Anglo-American University in Prague Dean of SIRD Analyzes U.S. Midterm Elections in Lidové noviny
George Hays II, Dean of the School of International Relations and Diplomacy at Anglo-American University, was recently featured in Czech news outlet Lidové noviny, offering his analysis of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections and their implications for American politics.
In his commentary, Hays examines the role of economic concerns in shaping voter behavior and the challenges facing both major political parties in the United States.
“People voted based upon personal material interest more than political ideology,” Hays writes, suggesting that economic circumstances continue to play a significant role in how Americans approach elections.
The commentary also explores the potential for legislative gridlock, political divisions, and the relationship between Congress and the presidential administration ahead of the 2028 election.
Rather than viewing the results as a definitive shift toward either political party, Hays describes the changing electoral landscape as a “Purple Pendulum,” reflecting how voter priorities and political support can shift over time.
Read the full commentary in Czech in Lidové noviny.