Summary
Republican pollster Sarah Longwell reports early signs of “buyer’s remorse” among Trump voters, citing focus groups where supporters express disappointment with his first month in office.
Many backed him due to economic concerns but feel little has improved. Some criticize his chaotic governance and international reputation, while others worry about Elon Musk’s sweeping policy shifts.
Longwell notes declining poll numbers and warns that Trump’s already-muted post-election honeymoon may be fading faster than expected, potentially signaling broader dissatisfaction within the GOP.
I don’t hear this from many Trump voters I am around. There are questions, but most live in information echo-chambers that aren’t giving them a real picture of what is happening. They also consume very little detailed analysis. It’s mostly headlines and hot takes that “inform” their opinions.
*echo-chambers
“Eco-chambers” would be a very different and much more preferable thing.
Lmao! My bad. Didn’t proofread carefully.
Don’t believe this, it is wishful thinking. You might find examples of people who regret their vote, but how many of them would actually not vote for him again?
When the great depression 2.0 starts, they might make a connection, but I doubt it. We have 150 million idiots (Trump voters and non voters).
No they won’t, they’ll double down on bashing gays, women, immigrants for causing any economic downturn.
Ignore all bad reviews. Order 0.7/5 star item. Shocked item is terrible. Post their own bad reviews. Several years later orders item again, didn’t even look at reviews this time. Gets worse item. Shocked item is worse. Post another bad review? Oh you already posted a review for that item. You can’t edit it either. Fuck you.
Right up until the next election when they’ll fall in line and vote straight R
I won’t comment on the value of polls or the wishful thinking, but I will say that she (Sarah Longwell, publisher of the Bulwark) is one of the most clear-eyed and insightful political commentators and actors out there, I think she’s always worth a listen. She also conducts lots of focus groups and listens to voters talk about topics, not just reading polls.
I listen to her focus group podcasts (which are great) and, oh man, it is hard to hear all the dumb things these voters say. Just infuriating.
Yeah it’s mind numbing, and yet really eye opening.
( X )Doubt
Maybe low information voters that didn’t follow the campaigns but those that did and knew what they were voting for have no reason to have any remorse since Trump is faithfully executing his promises. I actually applaud that, even if I disagree with how he’s getting it done. Politicians delivering what they promise should be the norm, not the exception.
Hope they all die, honestly.
Just wait. In ~70 years you’ll eventually get your wish.
Likely sooner, as USA’s life expectancy keeps dropping.
I meant, like, next week.
They keep voting in the ones who scammed them numerous times before🤦♀️
No they aren’t. The pigs are happy to wallow in the muck.
