John and Seth dig into Trump’s flagging approval ratings, and especially the role that the economy, and economic perceptions, have played in this. They discuss how polarization seems to limit just how popular or unpopular presidents can be, and how partisanship colors just how people perceive the world around them. They also talk about Democratic messaging and how it can influence Trump’s approval ratings. Finally, the conversation turns to Cuban guava pastries and almond croissants.

Links:

* Seth’s Tusk piece, “What would it take for Trump to become really unpopular?”

* Civiqs polling on Republicans’ perceptions of the economy

* Madruga Bakery in Miami

* Porto’s Bakery in Los Angeles (Seth inaccurately called them Portillo’s)

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