Let's talk about troubling Trump polling and not holding up the bargain....
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Well, howdy there internet people it spell again. So today, we're going to talk about a troubling Trump poll and not fulfilling the bargain. A poll came out, and it's likely to make waves and might even add a new question to future polling from news outlets. In a recent video, we talked about why we had to continually discuss Trump's economy.
What is the “authoritarian bargain” and how does it relate to Trump’s economy?
We went over the concept of what's known as the authoritarian bargain. Which in brief is the idea that populations are more likely to accept authoritarian leadership if the economy is working and people are comfortable. They become more resistant when the economy fails to perform as expected. Well All recent polling shows people don't believe he's living up to his side of the bargain. They don't have faith in Trump's economy. Just a quick rundown.
How do recent polls show Trump’s approval on the economy slipping to historic lows?
A Quinnipiac University poll found only thirty eight percent approved. And fifty seven percent disapprove of his handling of the economy. That's his lowest approval recorded by the polls. Including during his first term. The C N B C All America Economic Survey showed fifty five percent disapproval. It also showed people approved of his handling of the economy, even less than his overall presidency. The AP NORC poll found only thirty-six percent of US adults approve of Trump's handling of the economy. There aren't positive polls for him on the economy.
What does the Public Religion Research Institute poll reveal about Americans’ view of the economy’s direction?
It's really just all bad news for Republicans on that front. But that isn't a surprise, and it isn't the polling data that is going to cause waves. The polling in question is from the Public Religion Research Institute. About sixty two percent believe things are going the wrong direction in the country. No surprise there. The same poll found that sixty five percent feel the economy is headed the wrong direction. Worse than the overall number. That's bad for Trump, who likes to claim he's an economic genius, bringing about a golden age. Trump also has significant majorities saying the way the US deals with other countries, the way it handles undocumented immigrants, and just the government in general are all headed the wrong direction.
Why are increasing numbers of Americans labeling Trump a dictator and a threat to democracy?
Still, not the surprise. Forty one percent agree with the idea that quote. President Trump is a strong leader who should be given the power he needs to restore America's greatness. fifty four percent agreed with quote. What President Trump is doing to the federal government is an assault on constitutional checks and balances and the rule of law. Fifty six percent agree with the idea that quote. President Trump is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy. Fifty six percent of Americans agree with the idea that the sitting president is a dictator who is a risk to American democracy.
How might independent voters’ concerns about Trump’s power influence the upcoming midterms?
Independents, who Congressional Republicans need to pay attention to in the run up to the midterms, agree with that idea by an even wider majority. Sixty five percent. If they feel he's a dictator, how will they feel about those who enabled him? I'd expect that question, or something close to it, to start to feature more prominently in more polling and more coverage. A majority of Americans don't feel they can trust the sitting president with the future of the American experiment. Anyway, it's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.
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Chapters
6 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:01–0:28
2
What is the “authoritarian bargain” and how does it relate to Trump’s economy?
0:28–1:03
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How do recent polls show Trump’s approval on the economy slipping to historic lows?
1:03–1:47
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What does the Public Religion Research Institute poll reveal about Americans’ view of the economy’s direction?
1:47–2:43
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Why are increasing numbers of Americans labeling Trump a dictator and a threat to democracy?
2:43–3:36
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How might independent voters’ concerns about Trump’s power influence the upcoming midterms?
3:36–4:16
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