The upending of US foreign policy under the Trump administration, the revolt against establishment politicians, and the rise of the progressive wing in US politics has led many foreign policy experts to conclude that Americans want to retreat from the world. Much of Washington and its foreign policy elite believe […] Read more »
Trump Job Approval Hits 7-Month Low As China Trade War Escalates: IBD/TIPP Poll
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating fell to 39% in the September IBD/TIPP Poll, matching February’s reading for the lowest in a year. The erosion in the Trump approval rating comes as Americans registered greater disapproval of the escalating China trade war. The public still gives Trump’s handling of the […] Read more »
Ag barometer declines sharply as commodity prices weaken
After rising sharply two months in a row, the Ag Economy Barometer weakened significantly in August falling back to a reading of 124, down 29 points compared to a month earlier and just slightly below the June reading of 126. The barometer’s decline was attributable to declines in both the […] Read more »
Nate Silver: ‘Trump’s tariffs on China are a threat to his re-election’
Nate Silver looks at how President Donald Trump’s trade war could impact his 2020 re-election chances. ABC News Read more »
Americans’ economic outlook: Optimism, but Trump tweets and trade raise concerns
Slightly more Americans say they’re optimistic about the economy rather than pessimistic going forward, though many are unsure. Looking at their own pocketbooks, Americans are more optimistic about their own financial situation than pessimistic. As is the case with many views these days — even those that might seem otherwise […] Read more »
Dems fear another rural wipeout will reelect Trump
As Democratic presidential candidates descended on the Iowa State Fair, a plane buzzed overhead, an ominous warning fluttering behind it on a banner: “Focus on Rural America.” Democrats hoping to win the White House in 2020 recognize how critical that advice is after 2016, when Hillary Clinton turned in strong […] Read more »