The Briefing with Albert Mohler Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 A breakdown of how new redistricting plans and court rulings are sharpening America’s partisan map. Analysis of recent surprising primary outcomes and what they mean for competitive seats. A look at a major cultural shift as more single women choose motherhood without a husband. Reflections on the social and familial implications of these trends.
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Redistricting Will Make Polarization More Visible
- Political polarization is intensifying because issues have become more clear and existential, shifting America from a largely purple consensus in 1960 to steadily redder and bluer parties since the 1970s.
- Albert Mohler ties this to durable conservative principles versus an unbounded progressive left and shows redistricting will amplify primary-driven outcomes where most seats are non-competitive.
Supreme Court Shift Empowers Partisan Mapmaking
- The Supreme Court barred race-based redistricting, effectively allowing partisan maps to be drawn openly and increasing stakes in state-level mapmaking.
- Mohler cites Cook Political Report counts and predicts only about 18 competitive House seats, making primaries decisive in safe districts.
Virginia Ruling Left Candidates Without Districts
- Virginia's Supreme Court invalidated a Democratic-drawn map on procedural grounds, leaving incumbents like Dan Helmer suddenly without a district.
- Mohler recounts leaked calls where Democrats discussed drastic fixes, including lowering judicial retirement age to 54 to reshape the court.