Even Republicans don't like what Trump is doing

Republican support for Trump's flagrant slate of authoritative miscues has dropped 20 points since just June; from 70% to 50%. It's almost as bad for Republican women, who have lowered their backing to 25% from 40%. This from a "new AP-NORC poll  conducted shortly after the Sept. 10, assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk." Apparently the Kirk incident didn't change the minds of Republican voters. The question, of course, is whether those now dissatisfied in the GOP will switch their votes to Democrats. We've had some big ones but the 2026 election looks to be mind-boggling.

If you like statistics, stay with me, since the AP-NORC poll has come up with some extraordinary numbers. To continue, only one-quarter of Americans say the country is headed in the right direction; it was 40% in June. This should be shattering to the Trump administration, its lackeys and supporters. Especially the MAGA maggots. Only 24% of U.S. adults think t-Rump is focusing on the right priorities; 44% say he emphasizes the wrong ones. Since Donald Trump's main priority is himself, these figures are easy to understand.

It would make sense that only 7% of Democrats think he's on the right track; 75% don't. Somewhat surprisingly, only 9% of Independents think Trump is heading in the right direction; 42% think not. The Independent Center thinks independent voters, economic anxiety, and the evolving definition of the American Dream will be big factors in deciding 2026 and 2028. The Center says Independent voters are...

"...now the fastest-growing segment in many states—are not just political spectators. They are shaping the future of American democracy. In battleground states like North Carolina and Maine, unaffiliated voters now outnumber both Democrats and Republicans. These voters are not beholden to party loyalty. They vote based on issues, character, and authenticity."

There's more...

"This shift reflects a broader trend: independents are tired of partisan gridlock and empty promises. They want leaders who address real concerns—like affordability, housing, and economic opportunity."

Politico's headline, "Independents are increasingly souring on Trump," a new Gallup poll from July finds

independents gave t-Rump only a 29 percent job approval rating. Sixty-four percent of independents said they have an unfavorable opinion of the job he is doing. Here's more...

"Though Trump made fortifying the economy a central pillar of his campaign, 68 percent of independents said they disapprove of how he is handling the issue.

"Independent voters also remain largely displeased with his handling of immigration... only 30 percent approve..."

From another perspective, Gallup says 89% of Republicans approve of what the Oval Office lunatic is doing, a number that conflicts slightly with AP-NORC, above. The difference could be AP's poll was conducted shortly after the Kirk assassination, Gallup was in July. But here's the clincher and most disturbing part, "Republicans are largely standing behind the president, but are ambivalent about what he has chosen to emphasize." Here's the definition of ambivalence...

"Uncertainty or fluctuation, especially when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things."

The Republican Congress is not only stupid, they don't even know what the hell they want from Trump.