The MeidasTouch Podcast: "GOP Could Lose Control of Congress… Before Midterms?!!"

Date: November 22, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas (MeidasTouch Network)
Main Theme:
In this episode, the Meiselas brothers break down the unexpected and potentially seismic shifts that could see the Republican Party lose control of the U.S. House of Representatives before the 2026 midterm elections. The episode explores the impact of high-profile resignations—including Marjorie Taylor Greene’s—on the House majority, analyzes upcoming special elections, and spotlights Democratic momentum. Interspersed with signature banter, the brothers also feature voices from key races, power players, and a fired-up grassroots movement.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation and GOP Turmoil

[02:35]

• Ben explains the surprise announcement: Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning her Congress seat effective January 2026.
• This triggers a domino effect:
  • Republican majority narrows to 218-213 (post-resignation).
  • Upcoming special election in Tennessee’s 7th (historically +22 GOP).
  • Potential further resignations (e.g., Victoria Spartz of Indiana, or “centrist” MAGA Republicans like Don Bacon).

Insight:
Ben emphasizes how narrow the GOP majority has become, projecting that if Democrats win just a couple of special elections and more Republicans step down, “it is possible that Republicans could lose their majority in the House of Representatives before the midterm elections.”

• Quote (Ben, 02:35):

  "Let me repeat that one more time...Republicans could lose their majority in the House of Representatives before the midterm elections."

2. Analyzing the Numbers: The Real Math Behind a Potential Flip

[06:31]

• The House balance is currently razor-thin:
  • After Greene’s resignation: 218R - 213D
  • If Democrats win TN-7: 218R - 214D
  • Texas-18 and New Jersey-11 special elections could further tighten the gap
• Lisa Des Jardins’ analysis quoted by Ben (paraphrased):

  "As of April 16th, there could be a zero vote margin. So if anybody else leaves now...Democrats have a chance of taking over the House before the midterms even takes place."

Insight:

• Democratic-aligned PACs are pouring millions into the TN-7 race, sensing a real upset opportunity.
• Ad buy comparisons show energized Democratic spending to flip what was seen as a safe Republican seat.

3. MAGA Mike Johnson’s Fears

[08:13]

• Audio clips of Speaker Mike Johnson (“MAGA Mike”) highlighting Republican anxiety.
• Johnson claims a Democratic House majority would:
  • Impeach Trump "on the first day"
  • "Systematically unwind" his agenda
  • "[Resort] again to lawfare"
• Quote (MAGA Mike, 08:13):

  "If we lose the majority...if this radical element of the Democratic Party were able to take over, we've already seen that movie. They will try to end the Trump administration. He won't have four years, he'll have only two because they will move to impeach him probably on the first day..."

Tone:
The brothers mock the panic in Johnson's words, noting how the GOP's messaging is focused more on fear than substance or solutions.

4. Democratic Mobilization: Tennessee’s 7th as a Microcosm

[12:21]

• Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Tennessee to support Democrat Afton Bain; greeted by large, enthusiastic crowds.
• Harris’s speech is played in full, stirring the crowd to action and underscoring the stakes.
• Quote (Kamala Harris, 12:51):

  "Don't let anyone ever take your power or your vote or your voice from you. You tell people what you want. You don't let anybody tell you who you are. You tell them who you are...This is about you. This is about your future. This is about your country. This is about your power. And who is the power with? The people."
  [14:01]

5. Voices from the Front Lines: Candidates & Democratic Strategy

Afton Bain (Democratic candidate, TN-7)
[15:20]

• Describes Tennessee as “a beautiful place...with some of the best organizers in the country because we have to operate under incredibly oppressive circumstances.”
• Pushes back against outsiders who say "you get what you voted for,” citing GOP-led outcomes:
  • Highest maternal mortality rate
  • Most dangerous place for workers
  • Highest grocery inflation
• Calls out “billionaire boys club” and false populism by state GOP.
• Quote (Afton Bain, 15:20):

  "We have some of the best organizers in the country because we have to operate under incredibly oppressive circumstances. And I think my biggest pet peeve in politics is when people who don't live in the south say, you get what you voted for. Because this is not what I voted for..."

Congresswoman Del Benning (DCCC Chair) [17:15]:

• Highlights shifting dynamics, referencing recent "blue tsunami" elections as a “resounding repudiation” of Trump/MAGA politics.
• Dems’ focus: Lowering costs, tangible legislative action, holding GOP accountable.
• Quote (Del Benning, 17:15):

  "People want folks who are going to fight for them...They are rejecting Republicans and the Trump agenda. It has been damaging. It has raised costs for families...and they don't even care. They're not even talking about it."

6. Democratic Strategy Moving Forward

[18:16]

• Democrats feel energized and focused, whether or not immediate majority control is gained; flipping the House in 2026 remains a top goal.
• Ben urges listeners to "visualize what 2027 and 2028 can look like" if Democrats take back committee power—envisioning accountability hearings on Trump, investigations of corruption, and robust oversight.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Ben [02:35]:

  "Republicans could lose their majority in the House of Representatives before the midterm elections."

• MAGA Mike Johnson [08:13]:

  "They will try to end the Trump administration. He won't have four years, he'll have only two because they will move to impeach him probably on the first day of the new Congress."

• Kamala Harris [12:51]:

  "Don't let anyone ever take your power or your vote or your voice from you. You tell people what you want. You don't let anybody tell you who you are. You tell them who you are.”

• Afton Bain [15:20]:

  "I didn't vote for the highest maternal mortality rate in the country. I didn't vote for the most dangerous place for workers... But that is what 15 years of Republican super majority rule...has done."

• Del Benning [17:15]:

  "It was a resounding repudiation... Folks are rejecting Republicans and the Trump agenda. It has been damaging."

Important Timestamps

• [02:35] Main analysis: Greene's resignation & math behind a potential Democratic House takeover
• [06:31] Lisa Des Jardins breakdown of race-by-race House margin
• [08:13] MAGA Mike Johnson audio: panic over losing the House
• [12:51] Kamala Harris’s rally speech in Tennessee
• [15:20] Interview with State Rep. Afton Bain
• [17:15] Interview with Rep. Del Benning, DCCC chair
• [18:16] Wrap-up analysis: Democratic prospects & call to action

Tone & Takeaways

• Tone: Urgent, sardonic, and hopeful—classic MeidasTouch blend. The hosts juxtapose Republican fear-mongering with authentic Democratic mobilization and optimism for change.
• Engagement: Frequent references to the “Midas Mighty” community, encouraging grassroots action, and highlighting the take-nothing-for-granted energy in the Democratic movement.
• For New Listeners:
  • The episode offers a lively, detailed account of how rapidly political fortunes can shift in Congress—from retirements to special elections to mass mobilizations.
  • If you’re looking for a blend of sharp political analysis, on-the-ground candidate interviews, and a sense of movement-building, this episode delivers.