I live in Dallas. Politically, I tend to lean conservative, so I am closer to the Republican Party.

I still value conservative principles like small government, low taxes, and freedom for businesses.

However, after seeing the results of this midterm election, I honestly have no words left.

This is not just a simple loss. It is closer to a political disaster that the Republican Party will have to deal with for the next few years.

The Democrats have secured a majority in the Senate and are heading toward an overwhelming advantage in the House.

Not all seats have been finalized yet, but reports indicate that the Democrats have secured at least 54 seats in the Senate.

It brings to mind the significant victory the Democrats achieved during the 2008 financial crisis.

Back then, there were clear negatives like the financial crisis and the Iraq War. But this time, the Republican Party has created too many problems for itself.

What happened to the promise to control inflation? Where did the talk of reducing government spending go?

What about the chaos surrounding tariffs and immigration policies that started daily with the beginning of the Trump administration?

This does not mean that all policies pushed by President Trump were wrong. There are aspects, like border control and protecting American manufacturing, that resonate with many.

However, aligning policy direction with actually persuading the public is an entirely different issue.

It seems that voters evaluated that difference coldly in this election.

The bigger issue is 2028.

For the Republican Party to regain a Senate majority, they need to take several seats from the Democrats.

However, many of the Democratic incumbents running in 2028 are in strong Democratic areas like California, New York, Washington, and Maryland.

Looking at the map above, even if they win in battleground states like Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, it is questionable whether that will be enough.

Conversely, the Democrats will gain confidence from this election and actively invest money and resources in areas that have long been considered Republican strongholds.

This means that in the 2028 election, the Republican Party may not only fail to regain seats but could lose even more.

However, the place that shocked me the most is Texas, haha.

In Texas, Democratic candidate James Talarico won the federal Senate election, and Gina Hinojosa defeated Governor Greg Abbott.

These were not just narrowly won elections.

Talarico led Ken Paxton by double-digit percentage points, and Hinojosa also won against Abbott by a significant margin.

The Democrats also won key state-level elected positions, including the Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.

Texas is not just a state that slightly favors the Republican Party. It has been the political foundation of the Republican Party for decades.

Yet that foundation has been significantly shaken by a single election.

Of course, it is premature to conclude that Texas has now become a completely Democratic stronghold.

The Republican base is still strong, and one election result does not determine all future elections.

However, an important fact is that Texas is a state with 40 electoral votes in the presidential election.

If the Republican Party loses Texas in the 2028 presidential election, they may have to completely rethink their winning formula from scratch.

I see this as the most painful aspect. Of course, I am not an expert, but I pride myself on being able to read the political landscape.

The Republican Party has long thought of Texas as a state they would naturally win.

But now, they may have to spend significant money on campaigning in Texas.

This could allow the Democrats to focus more on other battleground states.

Ultimately, President Trump must also be held accountable.

A president cannot succeed by merely energizing their base. They must also persuade moderate and independent voters.

I believe this election serves as a warning that the Republican Party has significantly failed in that regard.

Recently, there have been reports that Vice President Vance seems to be distancing himself from Trump.

Whether this is a real shift in direction or a political calculation for 2028 is still unknown.

However, if Vance is considering the next presidential election, he will have to think about how much of Trump's political legacy he will inherit.

While the support of Trump's base is necessary, he must also win back the voters who turned away in this election.

I hope the Republican Party does not simply blame the media or the Democrats' election strategies for this loss.

For conservatism to survive, self-reflection is necessary.

What the Republican Party truly needs to protect are not just the individual politician Trump, but the values of small government, individual freedom, and responsible fiscal management.

As I watched this election from Dallas, one thought came to mind.

If the Republican Party does not change after receiving the warning that they could lose Texas as well, they may pay an even greater price in 2028.