Posted on 01/18/2018 12:07:19 PM PST by leaymane
My group of respondents is made up of people I have met over the course of the last year while reporting from eight counties that were pivotal in the 2016 presidential election. Some I met through friends or political or activist organizations, but most I encountered at county fairs or festivals, churches, bars or restaurants. My sample skews somewhat toward Trump voters and supporters, but there are also plenty of Democrats.
As I expected, most of my respondents had either only good or bad things to say about the president’s first year. Among the positive one-word responses were: “diligent,” “decisive,” “action,” “finally,” “perseverance,” “impressed,” “amazing!” “leader,” “relief,” “powerful,” and “success!”
Bryan Ward, sheriff of Hardy County, W.Va., used the word “refreshing” to describe Trump’s approach to politics and governance. “We West Virginians have a low number of Ph.D.'s per capita, but our BS meters work flawlessly,” he wrote, adding:
Being unpolished, and unapologetic, despite the occasional compulsive tweets, are attributes that make [Trump] and effective ambassador for our nation. He's said what he intends to do, and does it. Debate his style all day, but style doesn't make us a strong nation. His policy will. I'm proud of my president.
Among Trump’s critics, I heard words such as “catastrophic,” “shit-show,” “unpatriotic,” “disgraceful,” “horrible,” “crappy,” “embarrassing,” “mockery,” and “disappointing.” Macomb County, Mich., resident Darryl Howard compared Trump to the cruel and cowardly Joffrey from Game of Thrones.
Listening to Trump in Pittsburgh. He is a master turning the mic over to a guy who is getting a 2,000+ tax break. I have seen presidents point people out but not let them have the mic.
Listening to his speech now. It’s awesome.
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ASITSHOULDBE
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"Donald Trump Has Won the State of Pennsylvania" ------------ just heard this moments ago from Donald in Coraopolis, PA............... a few miles from my home here.
MAGA!!!!!
Incredibly inspirational speech. And Ivanka looked sizzling hot as usual, as well as her excellent comments.
I will have to grab the vid. Only heard it on radio.
She could wear a potato sack and look awesome.
Unprecedented.
Media bias has been fully exposed.....sorry, that is 6 ....
cathartic
Remarkable.
Ala Ric Flair “WHOOOOO!!! “.
Bigly.
American
War. yep
In Italian: Mozzafiato :-)
English translation: Breathtaking
Fantastic!
Overdue.
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