Here’s the State of the Day newsletter. Just a heads up: I won’t be in your inbox tomorrow. I’m moving, and, well, that’s going to take up my whole day. It’s exciting! A new house, new opportunities, and we’ll be closer to church, school, and work. So, all in all, it’s looking good.
Now, even though I’ll be out on Thursday, make sure to check back in on Friday. I’m planning to dive into a conspiracy theory that I’ve really become fascinated with. You might enjoy it, too.
Lastly, to put it simply, things are looking rough for both the GOP and Trump in public opinion. But interestingly enough, they’re arguably worse for the Democrats.
BETTER TO BE INCOMPETENT THAN OBVIOUSLY CRAZY
Trump isn’t doing well with voters these days; his disapproval ratings are at an all-time high. It’s a pretty alarming trend. The midterm outlook isn’t great either. I’m puzzled about why Trump doesn’t seem more urgent—maybe it’s just his relentless confidence. Still, losing the House would be disappointing but expected. Losing the Senate? That’d be a real disaster.
The situation for Trump seems precarious. The dealings he’s been involved in haven’t gone unnoticed by fellow Republicans or the new Senate leadership. Impeachment discussions are probably just the tip of the iceberg.
I mean, think about the implications of a foreign grift scandal like Biden’s, but on a much larger scale.
What’s fueling Trump’s confidence through all this? It’s likely the fact that voters generally view Democrats even less favorably. I mean, “dim” might be an understatement.
Conservative economist Stephen Moore pointed out that while voters might not be thrilled with Republicans, they’re increasingly fearful of Democrats. Machiavelli once said it’s better to be feared than loved, but he also warned that constant fear can lead to instability. You get the gist.
The YouGov poll and Trump’s dismal numbers suggest a clear takeaway: better to be merely disliked than instill fear. Being feared is pretty detrimental.
Even with current trends, historical support for the GOP still holds firm. Voter trust remains strong in various key areas—like inflation, the economy, and public safety—and even issues like immigration and national security favor Republicans. As former Governor Scott Walker noted, minimizing losses this November shouldn’t be too challenging, as long as the conservatives can refocus their message.
Meanwhile, Democrats have been polled overwhelmingly, by a three-to-one margin, against America being the leading power in the West. That’s, well, quite frankly, outrageous. Their approach to law and order seems chaotic, and many might argue they’re prioritizing bizarre ideologies instead of common sense. It’s as if they’re more focused on protecting criminals than ensuring safety for law-abiding citizens.
It does come off as, you know, a bit insane on the surface.
If given a chance, voters recognize that an extreme shift could lead to significant consequences. It’s a strange reality where the average citizen feels something’s just not right with the left’s politics—it seems deeply destructive.
They might not have a favorable view of Republicans, and many are tired of the GOP’s inaction. I get it; watching them struggle over something like the SAVE Act can be frustrating. But the idea of conservative leadership isn’t provoking a visceral, fearful response.
At least for now, that anxiety seems confined to the left side of the aisle. I hope, as Walker mentioned, that Trump and the GOP can find a clearer message going forward.
MORE LINKS
Newt Gingrich Questions Senate GOP’s ‘Totally Inappropriate’ Section in DHS Bill
Did they really overlook this?
EXCLUSIVE: Trump to Address Mail-In Voting with New Executive Order
Reagan would definitely back this.
Left-Wing Leader Alleged to Be Engaging in Corruption; Spending Millions on Luxuries
More proof, if any was needed, that it’s been all a façade.
