TRUMP SLIPS BACK – AT 11:21 A.M. ET:  This is probably inevitable, as the immediate crisis of the hurricanes passes, but President Trump's approval rating is slipping again.  From Rasmussen: 

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 42% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) disapprove.

The latest figures include 26% who Strongly Approve of the way Trump is performing and 45% who Strongly Disapprove. This gives him a Presidential Approval Index rating of -19. 

COMMENT:  The president has dropped four points in a week.  I would not be shocked to see him hover at about 40%.  That's where he was on election day, and yet he won. 

What we're learning about this unique president is that disapproval numbers do not necessarily turn into rejection at the polls.  Some people may dislike him, or even disapprove of things that he's doing, but they will still vote for him, when they examine his competition. 

If Mr. Trump can get Congress to enact a tax cut, which is seriously needed, he'll do fine with the people. 

September 13, 2017