NCS host Abby Phillip fact-checked Scott Jennings reside on air, prompting the panel to burst out laughing at the MAGA commentator after he claimed that Trump’s approval score was on the rise.
During a phase of NewsNight, Phillip and Jennings discussed polling developments forward of subsequent yr’s midterm elections. Phillip cited recent information exhibiting Democrats holding a slim nationwide benefit.
“One curious thing, [CNN data guru] Harry Enten pointed this out this morning—in the first part of this year, the generic ballot, Democrats versus Republicans, was basically tied,” Phillip mentioned. “Now, Democrats have an advantage.”
Trump’s general approval score has moved solely barely regardless of the political turbulence surrounding his administration. / Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
According to the newest Gallup numbers, 48 % of Americans now determine as Democrats in comparison with 41 % who say they’re Republicans. That shift marks a reversal from final yr’s election interval, when GOP identification briefly led.
Phillip then famous that Trump’s general approval score had moved solely barely regardless of the political turbulence surrounding his administration. “Harry also did a report this week showing that Trump’s job approval has actually gone up—” she started, earlier than Jennings interjected to finish the thought.
“By one point,” they each mentioned at as soon as. And while not unfaithful, Phillip laughed as she identified the paltry rise. Another visitor, one-time long-shot presidential candidate Cornel West, continued to chuckle as Scott ignored the hilarity surrounding his remarks.
Phillip instantly added, “Scott, he’s still deeply underwater. It’s 56 to 42,” referencing a Reuters ballot launched earlier within the week exhibiting that whereas Trump’s approval had ticked up barely, a majority of Americans nonetheless disapprove of his efficiency.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (left) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are main Democratic efforts within the shutdown. / Nathan Posner/Getty Images
Jennings acknowledged the quantity however pivoted to Trump’s provide to barter with Democrats amid the federal government shutdown. The federal authorities has been partially closed since Oct. 1, after the Senate didn’t cross a seamless decision to increase funding previous Sept. 30.
“I mean, look, here’s what I think,” Jennings mentioned. “The president said today he’d be happy to meet with the Democrats if they stop holding the government hostage. And my strong belief is that they would wind up negotiating on a number of issues, and they would come to an agreement. The president doesn’t want to negotiate under duress.”
Republicans presently maintain a 53-47 majority within the Senate, leaving them seven votes wanting the 60 wanted to advance a funding invoice. Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have pushed to incorporate an extension of Covid-era healthcare premium subsidies below the Affordable Care Act. Republicans have refused, citing spending considerations.