Majorities of American voters think Russia interfered in the 2016 election — and did so for Donald Trump’s benefit. In addition, voters feel it’s important investigations continue into possible coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia. At the same time, voters are concerned about other issues — namely, health care. […] Read more »
Poll finds Trump standing weakened since springtime
President Trump’s standing with the American people has deteriorated since the spring, buffeted by perceptions of a decline in U.S. leadership abroad, a stalled presidential agenda at home and an unpopular Republican health-care bill, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. CONT. Scott Clement & Dan Balz, Washington Post Read more »
6 months in, a record low for Trump, with troubles from Russia to health care
Americans give President Donald Trump the lowest six-month approval rating of any president in polls dating back 70 years, punctuated by questions about his competence on the world stage, his effectiveness, the GOP health care plan and Russia’s role in the 2016 election. CONT. Gary Langer, ABC News Read more »
No One Cares About Russia in the World Breitbart Made
… So far, there’s little sign that the president’s approval rating with Republicans is in danger of eroding. … A number of factors have been put forward to explain President Trump’s unexpected resilience. One line of argument is that he’s being buoyed by Republican lawmakers who could abandon him if […] Read more »
Voters don’t like Obamacare repeal, but other issues may sway midterms
The bad news for Republicans: Their base doesn’t like their plan for repealing Obamacare, and they don’t think President Donald Trump’s planned tax overhaul will help them. The good news for Republicans: It might not matter when the 2018 midterms roll around. That’s a key takeaway from the latest POLITICO-Harvard […] Read more »
Why some are applauding Donald Trump Jr.’s ‘win at all costs’ attitude
When offered intelligence from a foreign government, Donald Trump Jr. said ‘I love it.’ AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Daniel M. Shea To many, the revelation that Donald Trump Jr. was anxious to get dirt on Hillary Clinton from the Russians will not come as a surprise. It is but the latest […] Read more »