… What if, having systematically attacked what seems like every other institution involved in American government — the judiciary, the intelligence community, the press, the election process, law enforcement, Congress — he’s now set to attack and undermine the institution whose nomination he commandeered to obtain the presidency? What if […] Read more »
Most Americans don’t want the wall, don’t think Mexico will pay for it and don’t believe it will happen
… Since Trump took office, it’s been clear that his primary (if not exclusive) focus has been on delivering wins to his base of support, the people who powered him through the primaries and who still, despite his sliding poll numbers, will don a MAGA hat and show up at […] Read more »
Senate: Trump Has Become Republicans’ 2018 Nightmare
When the party in power loses Senate (and/or House) seats in a mid-term election, it is generally because the President isn’t very popular. More accurately – barring a scandal or an economic downturn – it’s because that President has put forth, and Congress has approved, a policy that proves unpopular. […] Read more »
President Trump is living up to his critics’ worst predictions, but Democrats remain in need of a winning message
Over six months into a turbulent Presidency, and Donald Trump has become an even more profound force for division and polarization than many thought possible. In this sense, he is living up to his critics’ worst predictions, driving a deep wedge between his political party and the rest of the […] Read more »
Negative Emotions are the Key Turnout Catalyst for Mid-Term Elections
Mid-term elections are often about voting against something. For example, the historic Republican gains in the 1994 mid-term elections were about voter frustrations with the liberal policies of the Clinton administration, especially a failed attempt at health care reform. Not since the calm and decisive leadership of President George W. […] Read more »
GW Battleground Poll Finds Widespread Public Concern About President Trump’s Behavior
There is widespread national concern about President Donald Trump’s public discourse and behavior, according to the latest George Washington University Battleground Poll. The survey, taken August 13-17, found a large majority of voters — 71 percent — agreed his “behavior is not what I expect from a president” (27 percent […] Read more »