On Trump, Democrats and a New Era of Politics: A Look at the Year Ahead
Briefly

In the latest political analysis, President Trump's approval ratings have dipped below 50%, reflecting a shift in public sentiment since his post-election honeymoon. As public opinion dynamics suggest, there is a tendency for approval to wane with aggressive policy changes. Current polls indicate that more Americans disapprove of his performance than approve, hinting at possible continued declines in his ratings. This political climate sets a crucial backdrop for a significant year in American politics, calling for the newsletter's gradual return to address these ongoing developments.
Since a few of you asked: Yes, The Tilt goes on. The newsletter will ramp back up as I return to work, and needless to say, there is a lot to cover.
To that end, my colleagues have already started collecting polls on his approval rating. Already, Mr. Trump has squandered his post-election honeymoon.
Some political scientists call this thermostatic public opinion, in which the public turns up the A.C. to cool things down when the government starts running too hot.
Few presidents have run the government as hot as Mr. Trump, and there isn't much reason to think he'll turn anything down on his own.
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