The headlines were quick to celebrate: “Obama Cheers Big Democratic Wins!” The media ran wild, touting a so-called Democrat “comeback” in deep-blue states like New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. Barack Obama, never missing a chance to insert himself into the political spotlight, took to X (formerly Twitter) to pat his party on the back. “It’s a reminder,” he said, “that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders… we can win.”
But let’s pause for a moment. Is this really a sign of some great Democratic resurgence? Or is it just more smoke and mirrors from the same media machine that’s been spinning stories since the Obama years?
Let’s start with the facts. Democrats did win key races this week. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani beat out both former Governor Andrew Cuomo—now running as an independent—and Republican Curtis Sliwa. In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill edged out Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who was backed by President Trump. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger defeated Winsome Earle-Sears to become the first female governor of the state. And in California, voters supported Proposition 50, a redistricting plan that just so happens to give Democrats five more likely wins in Congress.
So yes, Democrats won. But let’s not pretend these victories came out of nowhere—or that they’re signs of a national trend. These are deep-blue states: New York, New Jersey, California. Virginia has been trending Democrat for years, especially in the D.C. suburbs. These are not Trump country.
What’s more important is how these victories happened—and that’s where the story changes.
Let’s take New York. The left-wing candidate, Mamdani, won because the Democrat Party machine rallied behind him to crush both a Republican and, more tellingly, a former Democrat governor in Andrew Cuomo. That’s not unity—that’s a purge. Cuomo, for all his faults, used to be the face of the party. Now he’s being pushed aside for a Democratic Socialist. Obama calls that “forward-looking.” Most Americans would call it extreme.
In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill barely held on in a race that should’ve been a slam dunk for Democrats. This was no landslide. Jack Ciattarelli, with Trump’s support, made serious inroads in suburban and working-class districts—places where Democrats used to dominate. That’s not a win for Democrats; that’s a warning sign.
And in Virginia, Spanberger’s win came after a flood of out-of-state money and a last-minute campaign stop by—you guessed it—Barack Obama. Funny how the man who claims to be above politics always pops up when the DNC needs a boost.
But the real story here is Proposition 50 in California. This so-called “redistricting reform” is a power grab, plain and simple. It was written by Democrats, approved by Democrats, and will all but guarantee Democrats five more seats in the House. It’s gerrymandering with a fancy name. And the media calls it “democracy in action.”
Let’s not forget who led us into this mess in the first place. Barack Obama’s presidency was marked by soaring rhetoric and empty results. He left behind a divided country, a weakened military, and a bloated bureaucracy. And now, from the sidelines, he wants to play kingmaker while pretending he’s just a concerned citizen.
The truth is, despite these wins, Democrats are in trouble. President Trump is back in the White House. The economy is recovering. The border is being secured. American energy is coming back strong. And voters across the heartland are waking up to what the radical left really stands for.
So when Obama takes to X to celebrate, let him. The media can cheer. The DNC can dance. But deep down, they know what’s coming. The 2025 elections weren’t a blue wave. They were a last gasp in states they already control.
Because the real momentum—the kind that matters—is coming from the forgotten men and women of this country. And they’re not buying the hype anymore.