Amanda Marcotte

Amanda Marcotte, a journalist at Salon specializing in MAGA and media analysis, discusses Trump's plummeting popularity and the shift in media narratives around him. They explore recent polling data that reveals Trump's severe unpopularity and the GOP's internal rifts. Amanda highlights how Trump's culture war tactics are backfiring, especially seen in school board losses. The conversation also covers voter backlash over economic issues and how immigration enforcement is alienating ordinary citizens, suggesting Trump may be in a deep political tailspin.

In this discussion, Amanda Marcotte, a progressive political writer from Salon known for her analyses of MAGA politics, explores the recently shifting media narrative on Donald Trump's unpopularity. She highlights how Republicans are starting to look beyond Trump, as evidenced by recent polling showing a dramatic decline in his approval ratings. Amanda dives into the internal MAGA divisions and the backlash against the culture wars, particularly in school board races, revealing how these dynamics could signal a diminishing grip for Trump and his supporters.

In this discussion, Amanda Marcotte, a savvy political writer known for her insights on MAGA politics, joins to dissect the latest polling on the government shutdown. She highlights how Republican messaging fails to resonate beyond their base, alienating crucial moderate voters. Amanda also addresses the impact of misinformation on public perception and dives into why Democrats are gaining ground. With shifting dynamics and fracture points within Trump's coalition, the conversation sheds light on crucial strategies that could empower Democrats.