Last week, one of my very smart, and very distinguished, colleagues told The Washington Post in no uncertain terms that the 2020 “election is going to be about the economy.” Unless something changes dramatically, Democrats better hope my friend is wrong, because that’s an election we will likely lose. … […] Read more »
Americans Feel Generally Positive About Their Own Finances
Gallup readings across several personal economic measures since the beginning of this year confirm that the public has felt the effect of last week’s news: The first quarter of 2019 was the strongest first quarter for the U.S. economy since 2015. CONT. Megan Brenan, Gallup Read more »
More signs that Trump may not get a significant political boost from the economy
… For months, the standing assumption has been that the still-strong economy would be a boon to Trump. Conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt made that case here at The Washington Post over the weekend, arguing that Trump was a lock for a second term simply because the economy was so good. […] Read more »
Populist economic frustration threatens Trump’s strongest reelection issue, Post-ABC poll finds
President Trump’s strongest case for reelection remains the country’s healthy economy, but the potency of that issue for him is complicated by a widespread belief that the economy mainly benefits people already in power, a Washington Post-ABC News poll finds. The result previews a fresh wave of populism that could […] Read more »
As in 2018, health care ranks among Trump’s 2020 challenges
The key issue of the 2018 midterms may stick around to trouble President Donald Trump in 2020: Americans, by a 17-point margin, say his handling of health care makes them more likely to oppose than support him for a second term. CONT. Gary Langer, ABC News Read more »
Americans’ Confidence in Economic Leaders Edges Up
Though no key federal leader whose job includes managing the U.S. economy earns majority confidence from Americans for their economic leadership, confidence in these leaders has improved slightly since 2018. CONT. Justin McCarthy, Gallup Read more »