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What poll results show Trump’s first year as a failure?

Belle of the Ranch 0:01

Well, howdy there internet people it spell again. So today we're going to talk about Trump's first year as a failure, according to polling. A poll asked Americans quote. Do you consider the first year of Trump's second term as president to be? Then it gave the options of success, failure, or don't know. The results are absolutely devastating for Trump and those in the Congress who are trying to ride his coattails. The lame duck says quack? Devastating is one of those hyperbolic terms we try not to use, but I don't know how else to describe this. Fifty-eight percent of Americans called Trump's first year a failure.

How did different demographic groups rate Trump’s first year?

Belle of the Ranch 0:53

But as bad as that is, that's not the worst part. When you get into the demographic breakdowns, it's just wow. Bad. Fifty percent or higher called his first year a failure in the following demographics. Men, women, white people, people of color, every single age bracket, those who make below fifty K, those who make above fifty K, non college grads, college grads. I could keep going, but let's just keep it short. Other than when looking at political affiliation, the only demographic that doesn't think Trump failed in his first year was white non college grads. Fifty five percent of white non college grads think Trump's first year was a success. That's it.

Which political affiliations still view Trump’s first year as a success?

Belle of the Ranch 1:45

For context, fifty nine percent of white college grads say he failed. When you get into party leanings, it's actually not much better. Obviously, Democrats were high. Ninety three percent of Democrats think he failed. But even out of those who identify as Republican. More than one out of ten think he failed. Independents have absolutely turned on Trump, with sixty six percent saying he failed. When you're looking at political leanings rather than party, it's still not better. Ninety two percent of liberals say he failed.

What do the party‑leaning breakdowns reveal about Trump’s performance?

Belle of the Ranch 2:25

Sixty five percent of moderates say he failed. And twenty four percent of conservatives think he failed. Almost one out of four. Again. Devastating is the only word to use here. When the question was about whether or not Trump had the right priorities, it's even worse. A majority of every single nonpartisan demographic said he quote. hasn't paid enough attention to the country's most important problems. Gender, age, income, education, everything.

How did Americans judge Trump’s priorities and the economy?

Belle of the Ranch 3:02

He even lost white non college grads here. Fifty four percent of them said he had the wrong priorities. When you look at the party breakdowns, even about one out of five Republicans think he's got his priorities wrong. And about one out of three of those who identify as conservative feel that way. Republicans in Congress who cosigned his priorities have got to be sweating bullets over this. Okay. But what about the thing that motivates many voters? It's the economy, stupid. Sixty one percent disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy.

What are the implications of these polls for Republican lawmakers?

Belle of the Ranch 3:43

He loses every non political demographic again. With the exception of white non college grads. But even there, he's at forty nine percent disapproval. With the midterms just ten months away, the Republican Party is being read as the party that said screw the commoners, their health insurance, and don't even let them eat cake. No sugar for you, poor person, said I don't think Trump is going to let the party message with anything counter to his policies. Which overwhelming majorities are calling a failure. Congressional Republicans may have to choose between supporting Trump's policies and getting reelected. Anyway, it's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.

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