I’m starting to see stories, like this one in The Hill, which puzzle over why President Trump’s popularity doesn’t take a hit. Particularly when he stubs his toe as he did in Helsinki, or says something particularly outrageous.
Maybe it is time to remember the wisdom of James Carville, aka “the Ragin’ Cajun.” He famously said during Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign, “It’s the economy, stupid.”
Today most people could get another job if they chose, and the economy and markets are doing well. Don’t you think the voters notice and credit the party in power? Count on it, they do.
Contrast our happy economy with the misery people suffered since late 2007 saw the beginning of the Great Recession - the worst economic downturn since the 1930s. Ask yourself why people wouldn’t be pleased and relieved.
Maybe Trump’s luck is responsible, or maybe it’s his policies, whatever it is we like it. If Trump’s weirdness comes with the deal, voters will put up with a lot of it.
