Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

tgards79

(1,415 posts)
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 12:02 PM Jul 2018

BTRTN: America Has Made Up Its Mind on Trump

Good times, bad times, no one is changing their minds...
http://www.borntorunthenumbers.com/2018/07/btrtn-america-has-made-up-its-mind-on.html

"...With all this going on, political analysts sternly forecast that this would be “Trump’s Katrina.” It was an easy memory hop to recall a disengaged George W. Bush peering down from Air Force One from 35,000 feet on a desperate New Orleans, and backslapping hapless FEMA director Michael Brown (“Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job”) when it was abundantly clear that a disaster was unfolding. But as of month’s end, Trump appears to have lost only two points with the “family separation” fiasco, as his supporters found many ways to excuse him. Trump ended the month with a 43% approval rating, which has been about the norm for 2018. Bush lost at least five points from Katrina..."

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
BTRTN: America Has Made Up Its Mind on Trump (Original Post) tgards79 Jul 2018 OP
We need to stop looking at poll numbers as if there are new allies waiting for us . . . ChicagoRonin Jul 2018 #1

ChicagoRonin

(630 posts)
1. We need to stop looking at poll numbers as if there are new allies waiting for us . . .
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 12:09 PM
Jul 2018

However, it does let us help us keep perspective of the opposition. Which, though sometimes intimidating, should help keep everyone's eyes open and aware of how much work needs to be done.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Editorials & Other Articles»BTRTN: America Has Made U...