Victor Davis Hanson: Why the 2026 Midterm Polls Could Be Completely Wrong

Global political landscapes are shifting as traditional polling methods fail to capture accurate voter sentiment, as evidenced by recent election surprises in British Columbia, Brazil, and Israel. The current political climate reveals a fragile, opportunistic alliance between socialist and Islamist factions, united by a shared disdain for Western civilization and the United States, yet destined to fracture due to irreconcilable differences on social issues. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party faces internal challenges as its base increasingly embraces antisemitic rhetoric, effectively marginalizing Jewish political participation. Historical parallels to 1930s Germany underscore the dangers of societal complacency when radical ideologies gain traction. Amidst these geopolitical tensions, domestic policy debates—ranging from environmental mandates to economic concerns—often rely on flawed data, illustrating a broader trend where ideological narratives frequently supersede empirical reality.