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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsEven with a lull in the Russian investigation and all the distractions Trump is at 39% approval
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10028934777What happens when he runs out of distractions, the focus is back on Russia, and Americans notice the economy and markets have stalled?
During the campaign his favorability ratings sank to the high twenties/low thirties.
No president has gone into a mid term with those kind of numbers.
golfguru
(4,987 posts)after he fails to follow through on campaign promises.
The Wall in unlikely to get built due to lack of funds. Mexico will never pay for it.
Trump's windfall tax cuts for the top 1% are unlikely to pass congress. And that should kill his tax cut proposals.
The freedom caucus is not going to compromise on repeal & replace of Obamacare. My bet is Obamacare stays as is.
After these 3 items fail to satisfy his base, look for approval in the low 20's.
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,719 posts)L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)Even with Congress in recess, they are working on this, and the crowd-sourcing continues apace.
Holy MOAB, Seven Allies Have Trump-Russia Smoking Gun Evidence
Link to tweet
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,719 posts)But even with the distractions his approval ratings are dismal. What happens when he runs out of distractions?
shockey80
(4,379 posts)He is not happy with trump, but he still wants to give him a chance. I think a lot of trump voters are thinking the same way. It's hard to admit you were a dumb fuck voting for trump.
golfguru
(4,987 posts)has made a few people happy, including the 401-k types and the upper class.
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,719 posts)A lot of "smart" people have realized he isn't go to juice the economy and it has stalled.