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Originally Posted by xClips Jim
Most Presidents are not popular outside of their own party. They are the ultimate "party" person.
To me, even though I anticipate no blue wave, I don't think that alone proves Trump would be gaining in popularity. I think what it will show is a rejection of what passes for Democrats these days. Most of what I see happening I don't credit Trump for - rather, the liberal left has lost it's mind and normal people are not having it.
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I think sometimes Republicans like to overthink the effect identity politics plays. I don't doubt that it has some effect. Some people see Democrats as fighting for who can piss in what bathroom and who said what that offended whom and they feel like they are out of touch, but I don't think it really plays all that much of a role.
Let's not forget, more people cast ballots for identity politic wielding, corrupt, under investigation Hillary than Trump. A lot of people act like Trump won in a landslide and the Republicans came in on a wave. The reality is he barely won and the Republicans lost seats in the House and Senate. They backed into this victory. Those same people who barely pushed them over the finish line may not vote or may easily vote for others.