Moving west to California, the passage of Proposition 50 in the 2025 special election is already setting the stage for disaster. Voters approved this redistricting measure by a wide margin, allowing the Democrat-dominated legislature to scrap maps drawn by an independent commission and redraw congressional districts to favor their party.
The result? Democrats are poised to gain up to five additional House seats in the 2026 midterms, turning California’s already liberal landscape into an even more one-sided fortress.
This isn’t just partisan gamesmanship—it's a direct hit to conservative voices in a state where Republicans already face an uphill battle. The new maps decimate representation for rural and conservative areas, lumping them into sprawling districts dominated by coastal urban elites. For instance, communities in the Central Valley and Inland Empire, home to many Hispanic and working-class voters, see their influence diluted as lines are redrawn to pack them into fewer competitive seats. In a state already strangled by liberal policies like sky-high taxes and strict regulations, this further silences conservative viewpoints, ensuring one-party rule that prioritizes radical agendas over balanced governance. The midterms will feel the sting as these gerrymandered districts lock in Democratic gains, leaving conservatives even more marginalized.
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Finally, in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani—a democratic socialist who made history as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor after his 2025 win—is already proving disastrous just months into his term. Mamdani promised transformative change. In a way, that’s true. He’s delivering chaos.
First came the botched response to Winter Storm Fern in late January 2026, which dumped over a foot of snow on the city. Nearly two weeks later, massive snow piles still clogged streets, sidewalks, and bike lanes, causing gridlock and safety hazards. Celebrities like Debra Messing blasted the mayor, posting videos of “dangerous” conditions outside hospitals and calling the streets a “disaster.” Michael Rapaport went further, labeling NYC a “dirty snow-covered dump” and questioning Mamdani’s leadership. Other residents echoed the outrage, with complaints flooding City Hall about uncleared paths leading to falls and blocked emergency access.
Then there’s the garbage crisis. With sanitation workers diverted to snow removal, trash bags piled up like mountains on sidewalks, attracting rats and creating health hazards. The Department of Sanitation and Hygiene (DSNY) admitted to 24-hour delays, but New Yorkers reported waits of up to two weeks in some neighborhoods.
Now, in a press conference just days ago, Mamdani laid bare the city’s fiscal nightmare: a proposed $127 billion budget for fiscal 2027—larger than the entire state budget of Florida ($118 billion), despite Florida having nearly three times NYC’s population (23 million vs. 8.5 million). Facing a $5.4 billion gap, Mamdani unsurprisingly proposed a “tax-the-rich” plan: a 2% hike on top earners and corporations. If that fails—opposed by Governor Kathy Hochul—he threatens a 9.5% property tax increase, the first in decades, plus dipping into reserves. Critics warn this will accelerate the exodus of wealthy residents and businesses to low-tax states like Florida, worsening the crisis. “This isn’t balancing the books; it’s punishing success,” said Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), predicting it “won’t work” and will drive more flight south.
ACT for America’s founder, Brigitte Gabriel, warned about the repercussions of these elections—broken promises of moderation, socialist policies, and power grabs that threaten our sovereignty and security. The results are devastating: higher costs, unsafe streets, eroded representation, and a nation divided. But it’s not too late. We must wake up, stand firm, and mobilize. Join ACT for America today! The 2026 midterms are our chance to reclaim America from this radical tide. Let the 2025 elections serve as a reminder that elections have consequences. Start preparing now and vote to ensure no more disasters like these.
