… The repeated defeat of health care legislation has only raised the perceived stakes for the passage of a major tax initiative. “Republican leaders are making no attempt to mask their fear,” reported the New York Times on Thursday, “predicting that failure to pass a tax overhaul in the coming […] Read more »
California Is the Future
America is stuck between two historical eras. That’s the best way to understand the strange, unprecedented politics of Trump, the political polarization and paralysis of government, the deep dissatisfaction of public opinion, the lack of trust in all institutions — all of it. The post-Industrial era that blossomed in the second half […] Read more »
Approval of Parties in Congress Near Record Lows
Americans think both parties in Congress are performing poorly. Just 20% approve of the job Republicans in Congress are doing, the lowest to date in Gallup’s 18-year trend. Congressional Democrats’ 31% approval rating is better than the GOP’s, but also near the low point for the party. CONT. Jeffrey M. […] Read more »
Most Americans are in the dark about their tax bill, but think Trump’s plan won’t help
Most Americans don’t know much about President Donald Trump’s new tax proposal but don’t think it will be in their favor. That’s the conclusion of polls run by CNBC since the GOP unveiled the framework for a tax reform bill in late September. Responses to this week’s CNBC All-America Economic […] Read more »
USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll: Despite economic optimism, Americans worry about Trump and the future
Americans overwhelmingly disagree with President Trump on just about everything from his military threats to North Korea to his combative stance toward NFL players who won’t stand for the National Anthem. But a USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll also finds an unusual disconnect: Americans are increasingly optimistic about the nation’s economy. […] Read more »
The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider
The divisions between Republicans and Democrats on fundamental political values – on government, race, immigration, national security, environmental protection and other areas – reached record levels during Barack Obama’s presidency. In Donald Trump’s first year as president, these gaps have grown even larger. And the magnitude of these differences dwarfs […] Read more »