Americans don't side with Trump on much of anything

[DonViejo]

By Jennifer Rubin April 27 at 10:14 AM

President Trump has been trying to convince Americans that:

* Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is doing a fine job;

* The Russia investigation is a witch hunt;

* Former FBI director James B. Comey is a liar; and

* The media is the enemy of the people.

However, the latest Quinnipiac poll shows that voters:

* Disapprove of Pruitt by a huge margin (52 percent disapprove/25 percent approve);

* Think special counsel Robert S. Mueller III is fair (54 percent/31 percent) and oppose (74 percent/13 percent) firing Mueller. They do not believe the investigation is a witch hunt (52 percent/44 percent), but a majority is convinced that Russia has something on Trump (53 percent/35 percent).

* Believe Comey over Trump (54 percent/35 percent), even though they don’t have a favorable impression of Comey (41 percent unfavorable/30 percent favorable); and

* Think the media is an important part of democracy (66 percent) rather than an enemy of the people (22 percent).

You almost wonder whether voters disapprove of Pruitt, approve of Mueller, believe Comey and side with the media because Trump takes the opposite view of each.

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[CincyDem]

1. Maybe...but his support isnt based on facts.

It’s based on fear among many, either overt or subconscious, of the shift cultural hierarchy being driven by demographics. White (Christian) America is on the verge of falling into minority status and they have no idea how to cope with a coalition world vs a majority privilege based world.

Terrifying for many. And they will tolerate any pain to keep it. It’s survival for many. And if you’re wondering how far people will go for survival...check out the movie 27 Hours.

My 2 cents.