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https://thehill.com/homenews/campaig...ad-of-midterms

President Trump's approval rating before the November elections has jumped to a higher level than former President Obama's ahead of the 2010 midterms, according to a new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll.

The poll found Trump's approval rating at its highest level for that poll yet, at 47 percent. Obama's approval rating was 45 percent around the same time in 2010, according to a similar NBC/Wall Street Journal poll taken in late October 2010.

"Trump the failure who lives off daddy's money" silencing his critics once again.


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I've heard the number for ticket requests have hit 100k. It's a movement folks.

Meanwhile Biden, Trump's leading challenger for 2020, speaks to around 500 in Vegas. Sad.

https://www.apnews.com/ae197f2f246543c199efd4646577317d

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Attendees are saying the crowds in the streets are bigger than Houston Rockets game 7.

Ted Cruz's seat is safe now. I'd say Trump has paid him back 10-fold for any hurt feelings remaining from the primary race.

Who'd have thunk that Trump would smash Cruz to bits at one point and then two years later go and save his job.


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https://youtu.be/z5GfKILMJjs

Live feed ^^^ Trump comes on at 6:30 Central.


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What a glorious rally. I do believe I'm witnessing history. It's kind of scary in a way the power that Trump has gained, but he's doing every single thing I want. It's been like a 24/7 political porno for me the last 1.75 years. I lost all hope the 2nd Bush term and the entire reign of King B.O. 12 years of pain now being healed. I cannot complain.


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[wufan]

Trump’s current approval rating is 47%. That’s a great number to be at or above.

[ShockingButTrue]

I could believe he's above it.

[jdshock]

His approval is certainly trending up. He's been laying low for about a month now, and it's been very effective. Plus, the Kavanaugh confirmation probably helped him. I'm not sure it helped senate dems or republicans since everybody involved looked bad. But I think it did help him since he was mostly removed from the general ugliness of it.

All that said, 47% is probably not his actual approval rating. That's a great number, and he is moving that way, but the average appears to be closer to 43 or 44. Presumably you're referencing the NBC/Wall Street Journal poll. Definitely it signals that Trump is trending up, but you kind of have to cherry pick that poll over all others to think 47% is dead on the money. It'd be like me saying his approval rating is 39% because CBS or some other poll said it. As helpful as any poll is individually, they're a lot more helpful collectively.

[Kung Wu]

I've heard the number for ticket requests have hit 100k. It's a movement folks.

Meanwhile Biden, Trump's leading challenger for 2020, speaks to around 500 in Vegas. Sad.

https://www.apnews.com/ae197f2f246543c199efd4646577317d

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Really only 500?

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Yup, it's right there in black and white in the article.

"Culinary Union spokeswoman Bethany Khan said later Saturday organizers checked in more than 500 people for the Las Vegas rally, including some who filled in overflow areas away from the stage."


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[Kung Wu]

Ouch!

[jdshock]

I know I talk about it too much on here, but why are so many republicans out here saying they aren't going to end pre-existing condition coverage? I mean, I get "why" in the sense that it's a politically popular stance. But it's untenable. We absolutely cannot have coverage for pre-existing conditions while also getting rid of the Obamacare mandate. We just can't. Premiums will skyrocket. If you just think about it for 30 seconds, it's clear that you cannot have a system that guarantees coverage for pre-existing conditions but also doesn't require you to have coverage. Under such a system, we should all cancel our insurance and the next time you're sitting in the ER, just quickly sign up for whatever plan you want. Democrats have responded so far by calling republicans that promise this coverage liars. I guess that's probably true, but it's true only because we cannot have a system that covers pre-existing conditions but does not mandate coverage.

I'm about as liberal as they come and from a practical stand point I don't see how our country could prefer a system that guarantees pre-existing condition coverage with no mandate over the pre-Obamacare system. Premiums are going to skyrocket. Obviously I'd prefer the mandate plus pre-existing condition coverage, but if the two options are pre-Obamacare or our current pre-existing conditions coverage with no mandate, I think pre-Obamacare is the only option that offers any kind of sustainability.

But I'm sure we'll hear about how dems are the ones causing the high premiums.

[jdmee]

But your example ignores the open enrollment window. I believe the pre-existing condition exemption is about being able to get coverage during the enrollment period. If you don't get it then you will have to wait until the next enrollment period. I don't think you would be able to enroll when you are in the E.R.

https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage-outside-open-enrollment/special-enrollment-period/

This will allow people to shop for the best coverage without the fear of losing their coverage.

[jdshock]

jdmee - it was hyperbole. I certainly don't expect us to sit with a rod in our head as we quickly try to navigate the mobile marketplace website to sign up for coverage. The point is that you can get a bad diagnosis and then sign up for new or better health insurance. Yes, during the open enrollment period. A period that occurs yearly, and also has exceptions such as marriage or new employment.

The point stands that a person diagnosed with an incredibly expensive disease can voluntarily join after being aware of that diagnosis. It's unreal. The economics do. not. work.

[jdmee]

But did the ACA really fix that?

https://www.healthcare.gov/fees/fee-for-not-being-covered/

What happens if I owe a fee but don't pay it?
The IRS will hold back the amount of the fee from any future tax refunds. There are no liens, levies, or criminal penalties for failing to pay the fee.

So if I worked my taxes so I have to pay $1.00 every year I can not pay the fee and not have to worry about it. In fact, I would think this fee would impact the lower class workers more so than the upper class, given the upper class more likely has to pay at the end of the year rather than get a refund.

[wufan]

I agree that healthcare cost is a problem and that jdshock has pointed one of those out. Everyone wants care that is of high quality, affordable, and universal. Unfortunately, I believe you can only have two of the three. We need to pick our two and move forward.

[Shockm]

I know I talk about it too much on here, but why are so many republicans out here saying they aren't going to end pre-existing condition coverage? I mean, I get "why" in the sense that it's a politically popular stance. But it's untenable. We absolutely cannot have coverage for pre-existing conditions while also getting rid of the Obamacare mandate. We just can't. Premiums will skyrocket. If you just think about it for 30 seconds, it's clear that you cannot have a system that guarantees coverage for pre-existing conditions but also doesn't require you to have coverage. Under such a system, we should all cancel our insurance and the next time you're sitting in the ER, just quickly sign up for whatever plan you want. Democrats have responded so far by calling republicans that promise this coverage liars. I guess that's probably true, but it's true only because we cannot have a system that covers pre-existing conditions but does not mandate coverage.

I'm about as liberal as they come and from a practical stand point I don't see how our country could prefer a system that guarantees pre-existing condition coverage with no mandate over the pre-Obamacare system. Premiums are going to skyrocket. Obviously I'd prefer the mandate plus pre-existing condition coverage, but if the two options are pre-Obamacare or our current pre-existing conditions coverage with no mandate, I think pre-Obamacare is the only option that offers any kind of sustainability.

But I'm sure we'll hear about how dems are the ones causing the high premiums.

The best plan the Republicans put forward was one vote from passing with zero Democrats voting for it (McCain's NO vote was the deciding vote against Trump and he was the vote that finally sunk the plan with zero Democrat votes). That was the plan to use a Federalism approach (with the government giving each state an established amount of money that can be controlled), and allowing each of the 50 States become their own laboratory to find the best fit with certain guidelines given by the federal government. With that approach, each state would control their own plan and be able to vote their beliefs at the ballot box each State election. Each state could control costs like their voters would ask, and the politicians would be accountable to the Citizens.

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A brilliant idea. McCain may he REST IN PEACE!


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The pre-existing thing is a bit of a farce. Shouldn't that have been a one time thing? Because then everyone is covered, right? Too many people think healthcare is a right. And all politicians are to blame, but more so Dems. Everyone can't have the best care, on demand, and not pay for it. But it's like SS and Medicare and Medicaid....the intentions were ok, the execution awful and the promises totally unsustainable.

But that's why Nancy Pelosi and President Obama were so quick to pass it so they can find out what's in it. Get the people hooked and it won't go away. Typical liberal activity that will cripple our society eventually.


And just remember folks, you're about to put Nancy Pelosi back in charge of the house. For all the hate and ill will towards the GOP, it's really criminally insane to allow that clown, that galactically moronic hate filled clown, back in charge of anything. She should have been retired years ago, and the Democratic party, who bitches and moans about the old white men in the GOP, is about to retread the worst SOTH ever. Well done, asshats.

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Trump is likely referring to newborns and folks signing up to a new system at the beginning. I am quite certain that Trump is not supportive of: sign up, drop it, sign up, drop it, sign up, drop it corresponding to periods of illness and wellness. Only a fool (or a Libtard) would ever propose such a logically backwards idea.


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[WstateU]

From the ya’ gotta be $hittin’ me department... :( Saying Trump’s election caused PTSD is absurd and insults people truly traumatized

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sayi...ly-traumatized

[Kung Wu]

But if I don't say I have PTSD then I won't get my ACA subsidized free drugs for the weekend!

[wufan]

From the ya’ gotta be $hittin’ me department... :( Saying Trump’s election caused PTSD is absurd and insults people truly traumatized

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sayi...ly-traumatized

I do believe these folks do have PTSD. I think it’s a problem of society and is evidence of TDS.

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And only legalized marijuana can cure it!

[FadedCrown]

If these people have PTSD from 2016 then I have PTSD from the Marshall game.

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I do believe these folks do have PTSD. I think it’s a problem of society and is evidence of TDS.

It truly is, and they really do.

But, that's what happens when reporting/media (too many links to post) constantly refer to a duly elected President as a white supremacist, and, of course, so are the people who voted for him. Jeez, talk about "inciting" unstable people. Is "his base" really just a term for white racist? It was reckless, unverified, and irresponsible, in 2016, and it still is now, well over 2 years later, daily. That brand of labeling with no proof, unrestrained, could possibly be considered divisive. Maybe that's why people chant cnn sucks? No?

It's makes one wonder how the Kushners' feel knowing their Father fuels anti-semitism. Heck, even a statesman like A. Sharpton can see it, and Morning Joe too.