The president’s political base seems to be staying put, but the danger for him is outside that realm
ANALYSIS — Even Donald Trump knows he is in a disturbingly deep political hole.
That’s why he went on television Saturday to offer his version of a “compromise” to Democrats. He is trying to blame House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her party for the partial government shutdown and to paint them as intransigent and extreme.
But after decades in the public spotlight — and two years in the White House — the president has his own well-earned reputation. Americans either love him or hate him.
View the complete January 22 article by Stuart Rothenberg on The Roll Call website here.