Dotini
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All good, true speculation of what may be at stake in the future. Which may include a viable 3rd/4th party of some sort, dividing the vote. Meanwhile, in the here and now, Trump is redefining reality on the ground. Once the shutdown goes on past 30 days, coming up rapidly, he may begin introducing permanent reductions in force. Libertarians may be pleased, as would surely be Tea Partiers and the broad GOP.Not if they can't keep it, and to keep it they need independents to vote for them.
Based on the gallup polls his approval amound independent voters has fallen from a steady 38 to 39 percent, to 31 since the shutdown.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/203198/presidential-approval-ratings-donald-trump.aspx