Far-Left Gains More Momentum Heading Into Midterms

Political analyst Dick Morris is warning that a small group of progressive lawmakers could gain significant influence in Washington if Democrats win control of the House in the November midterm elections.

Appearing Saturday on Newsmax’s “Saturday Report,” Morris argued that Democrats could face internal pressure from their party’s left flank if they capture the House with only a narrow majority.

According to Morris, a bloc of roughly 10 to 15 lawmakers could become particularly influential if Democratic leaders have only a handful of votes to spare.

“Even if there are 10 or 15 of them, if the Democrats win the House, which I don’t think they will — but if they do, it’ll be by a fairly narrow margin,” Morris said.

Morris argued that such a group could potentially use its votes as leverage when Democratic leaders attempt to elect committee chairmen, organize the chamber or advance major legislation.

Morris Raises Concerns About Democratic Agenda

During his remarks, Morris claimed progressive lawmakers could pressure Democratic leadership to embrace more aggressive positions involving immigration enforcement, policing and the Supreme Court.

Morris used the term “communists” to describe the lawmakers he was discussing. However, he did not identify specific candidates or lawmakers by name, and his characterization represented his own political assessment rather than an established description of those individuals.

His broader argument centered on the power that relatively small factions can obtain when either political party holds only a narrow House majority.

When congressional margins are tight, party leaders have fewer votes they can afford to lose. That can increase the negotiating power of smaller groups whose support may be necessary to pass legislation.

Battle for House Control Takes Center Stage

All 435 House seats will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, putting control of the chamber before voters nationwide.

The stakes are particularly high because control of the House will help determine the direction of Washington during the final two years of President Donald Trump’s current term.

A change in House control could significantly affect the administration’s ability to advance legislation. It could also reshape congressional investigations, committee leadership and oversight of the executive branch.

Morris predicted Republicans would retain control of the House, although the outcome will ultimately be determined by voters in November.

Morris Sees Republican Opportunities in Senate

Morris expressed greater confidence about Republican prospects in the Senate.

He predicted the GOP would defend its existing seats while potentially expanding its majority through several Democratic-held seats.

“I think that we’re going to win the Senate,” Morris said. “I think we’ll hold the seats that are being attacked. And I think there are four good opportunities for pickups.”

Morris identified Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire and Minnesota as states he believes could provide Republicans with opportunities.

Three of those contests involve open seats.

Democratic Sens. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Gary Peters of Michigan and Tina Smith of Minnesota are not seeking reelection.

Georgia presents a different situation, with Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defending his seat in a state Trump carried during the 2024 presidential election.

Senate Majority Could Be Decided by a Few States

Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority when the two independents who caucus with Democrats are counted alongside Democrats.

Thirty-five Senate seats are being contested on Nov. 3, meaning only a relatively small number of races could determine which party controls the chamber.

Democrats would need a net gain of four seats to secure a 51-seat majority.

Independent election analysts have not necessarily assessed the four races highlighted by Morris the same way he has.

The Cook Political Report’s Aug. 20 Senate ratings classified Michigan as a toss-up, while Georgia and New Hampshire were rated Lean Democratic and Minnesota was rated Likely Democratic.

Those ratings can change as Election Day approaches, particularly as new polling, fundraising numbers and campaign developments emerge.

Why Senate Control Matters

Control of the Senate carries consequences extending well beyond individual pieces of legislation.

The Senate considers presidential nominations for federal judges, Cabinet positions and numerous other government posts. Senators would also vote on any future Supreme Court nomination that reaches the chamber.

House control is similarly important because the majority party determines committee leadership and largely controls which legislation reaches the floor.

That makes the 2026 midterms consequential for both parties as Trump approaches the second half of his current term.

Small Congressional Factions Can Have Major Influence

The central issue raised by Morris goes beyond any single election prediction.

When either party controls Congress by only a few seats, smaller factions within that party can gain additional negotiating power.

Republicans have experienced similar internal disputes during recent narrow House majorities, when relatively small groups of GOP lawmakers were sometimes able to complicate leadership votes and negotiations over major legislation.

A similarly narrow Democratic majority could produce its own internal negotiations between moderates, party leadership and progressive members.

Whether that scenario actually develops depends first on what voters decide in November.

For now, control of both the House and Senate remains at the center of the 2026 midterm battle, with competitive races across the country determining how much power each party will have in Washington beginning next year.

Morris previously served as a political adviser to President Bill Clinton and later became a conservative political commentator. He currently hosts “Dick Morris Democracy” on Newsmax.