OK, just how popular is Mango Mussolini as of today? That would be good information to have, as we prepare to protest.
I perceive a significant—and surprising—information disconnect. Some, like the Politics Monday team on PBS Newshour, say his popularity remains stable. Others, like Heather Cox Richardson, and many others, say it’s tanking.
I can’t tell you who’s right and who’s wrong. But my guess would be that The Economist—which always features a column called “Tracking Donald Trump: The American president’s net approval rating”—is probably the most reliable source. Or, maybe, say the least unreliable source.
Today’s summary:
And a plot of the last 270 days:
Net approval, over time, on five broad issues:
Current net approval, by state, all respondents:
And last, but far from least, current net approval, by state, among those who actually voted in 2024:
I found the difference between the “all respondents” and “those who actually voted in 2024” to be striking.
Also, on the latter chart, take a gander at the current approval rating in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Not to mention Texas!
And take heart.
Facing MAGA 