Analysis: President Trump's emphasis on 'culture wars' can be seen as a distraction. But there are things that, in all likelihood, will shape this presidential election far more than 'cancel culture.' Here are six, based on public opinion surveys.
, conducted in early June, found two-thirds of Americans thought Trump mostly made racial tensions worse. That was after a week of protests, and right after law enforcement forcibly removed peaceful protesters outside the White House, so he could walk to a partially burned church across the street and pose with a Bible.
Yet Trump has only doubled down since then.
Overall, these numbers aren't great for Trump. One saving grace is that his supporters love him — and intensely so. His base is more enthusiastic about voting for him than potential Biden voters are for voting for the former vice president, and that's a wildcard to watch. But while enthusiasm is important, it
. Reelections, after all, are always about the sitting president. Trump may wind up driving out his base, but also Democrats in opposition to him.Trump meets with New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew on Dec. 19, 2019, before he switched parties from Democrat to Republican.Trump meets with New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew on Dec. 19, 2019, before he switched parties from Democrat to Republican.
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