… Trump has successfully converted many in his party’s rank and file to his views on issues from free trade to the abandonment of bedrock ideological principles. Pew and YouGov’s research suggests this also includes their views on Russia and Putin. Our study found that a significant minority of Republicans […] Read more »
What did Trump learn from his impeachment?
Twenty-one years ago, President Bill Clinton delivered his 1999 State of the Union address while his impeachment trial was underway in the Senate. The speech, one Republican critic said, was “a home run.” … The situation facing President Trump as he approaches his third State of the Union speech is […] Read more »
NBC/WSJ poll: Country remains divided over Trump’s impeachment trial
Majorities of American voters believe that President Donald Trump abused his power and obstructed Congress in the Ukraine scandal, but the public remains split — largely along party lines — over whether those actions justify his removal from office. … The survey also finds Trump trailing the major Democratic presidential […] Read more »
While Stained in History, Trump Will Emerge From Trial Triumphant and Unshackled
… With the end of the impeachment trial now in sight and acquittal assured, a triumphant Mr. Trump emerges from the biggest test of his presidency emboldened, ready to claim exoneration and take his case of grievance, persecution and resentment to the campaign trail. … Nine months is an eternity […] Read more »
Impeachment is a wrenching process. The coming election now will be too.
The opening of the political year has collided with the end of the impeachment of President Trump. The coincidence of timing, unplanned perhaps but symbolic nonetheless, points directly to what is at stake when Americans vote in November. For now, healing is not on the agenda. CONT. Dan Balz, Washington […] Read more »
Most feel good about the economy but not the state of the country
Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address, more Americans feel positive about the state of the economy than they do about the state of the country overall. As Mr. Trump gets record high approval ratings on handling the economy, more think he has divided the country than united […] Read more »