New data on protest activity shows organized anti-Trump actions are 4x the size they were in the president's first term. Your weekly political data roundup for February 15, 2026.
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People are starting to come to their senses, but I'm not convinced it's enough to make the difference that we need. Die-hard Republicans, especially MAGA, will not suddenly become progressives and liberals, or even moderate Democrats, despite how awful things are thanks to their party. They may express dislike for Trump as many have in the past, but they'll continue to vote Republican at the local and state levels, which may be even worse. In a presidential election, most of them will sit it out, rather than vote for a Democrat.
While I really appreciate the thoughtful analysis, I am a bit surprised that, when thinking about the last/next presidential election and young make voters, why misogyny is not discussed? Especially for low-info (don't base their politics on political information) young male voters - seems quite a significant missing (possibly because young male low info voters are wary of being authentic about it - similar to the way racism is ignored in low info older white voters)
I read an article yesterday about the White House being flooded with Texas businessmen pleading with Trump to calm down on the ICE raids on working people.
This happened directly AFTER that seat in Tarrant County, Texas went to a Democrat.
Excellent review of last week Elliott. What is very frightening is his demand for passage of the save stuff in the Senate and his projected ban against all mail voting! Shameful that virtually all Rs in Congress are willing and able to destroy our Democracy! Will Thune hold the fort? Please address all of this and popular opinion among Republicans might join us in the battle of battles since the Civil War?
Trump can't ban mail in voting, that's decided by the states and Congress.
When you hear MAGA talking about it, remind them that all overseas active military use mail in ballots, typically one of Republicans' strongest supporters.
If they want to stick a knife in the back of the military, more than they already have, go for it, boys.
The more we understand Trump and Trumpism the more we realize he's reignited a class war in America. He's on a mission to turn America into an exclusive low tax mecca for the rich, privileged and entitled. All above the law while America's workers toil away to keep our society going; reminiscent of the 18th-19th century's plantation and industrial systems.
The GOOD news is that America is increasingly on to him and the GOP. Trump/MAGA is down 14% in its average approval ratings since Trump's inauguration. That equals 12,000,000 votes out of the 77,000,000 who mistakenly voted for the lying fascist rich boy and are now expressing remorse.
And in case you haven't heard, Trump's drop in popularity is who's fault? Biden if course. Why? Biden let 11 million illegal, criminals into the US forcing Trump to use harsh methods to build a police state to get them deported.
Funny how the GOP Budget numbers work. The $110 Billion the Trump/GOP has devoted to his ICE Gestapo secret police and prison camps is the amount of $s Americans need to refund our ACA healthcare subsidies.
The Constitution is coming for MAGA The people will win in Nov.
Any sense what percent of protest attendees live in swing states and did not vote for Harris in 2024? (anecdotal but I attended both the Women's March in 2017 and No Kings recently and attendance here in Boston was maybe 1/2 that of 2017).
The fight for America's future must include a long term battle to identify foundational problems and promote beneficial solutions. I am fighting for America via an online “third path” to a better societal future at EthicalGovtNow.org. I urge all liberal thinkers to visit today, evaluate our path and join our patriotic movement.
Summing numbers of protesters is misleading, because the same person can be counted multiple times.
People are starting to come to their senses, but I'm not convinced it's enough to make the difference that we need. Die-hard Republicans, especially MAGA, will not suddenly become progressives and liberals, or even moderate Democrats, despite how awful things are thanks to their party. They may express dislike for Trump as many have in the past, but they'll continue to vote Republican at the local and state levels, which may be even worse. In a presidential election, most of them will sit it out, rather than vote for a Democrat.
While I really appreciate the thoughtful analysis, I am a bit surprised that, when thinking about the last/next presidential election and young make voters, why misogyny is not discussed? Especially for low-info (don't base their politics on political information) young male voters - seems quite a significant missing (possibly because young male low info voters are wary of being authentic about it - similar to the way racism is ignored in low info older white voters)
I read an article yesterday about the White House being flooded with Texas businessmen pleading with Trump to calm down on the ICE raids on working people.
This happened directly AFTER that seat in Tarrant County, Texas went to a Democrat.
Republicans are very worried.
Great news, GEM!!
Excellent review of last week Elliott. What is very frightening is his demand for passage of the save stuff in the Senate and his projected ban against all mail voting! Shameful that virtually all Rs in Congress are willing and able to destroy our Democracy! Will Thune hold the fort? Please address all of this and popular opinion among Republicans might join us in the battle of battles since the Civil War?
Trump can't ban mail in voting, that's decided by the states and Congress.
When you hear MAGA talking about it, remind them that all overseas active military use mail in ballots, typically one of Republicans' strongest supporters.
If they want to stick a knife in the back of the military, more than they already have, go for it, boys.
The more we understand Trump and Trumpism the more we realize he's reignited a class war in America. He's on a mission to turn America into an exclusive low tax mecca for the rich, privileged and entitled. All above the law while America's workers toil away to keep our society going; reminiscent of the 18th-19th century's plantation and industrial systems.
The GOOD news is that America is increasingly on to him and the GOP. Trump/MAGA is down 14% in its average approval ratings since Trump's inauguration. That equals 12,000,000 votes out of the 77,000,000 who mistakenly voted for the lying fascist rich boy and are now expressing remorse.
And in case you haven't heard, Trump's drop in popularity is who's fault? Biden if course. Why? Biden let 11 million illegal, criminals into the US forcing Trump to use harsh methods to build a police state to get them deported.
Funny how the GOP Budget numbers work. The $110 Billion the Trump/GOP has devoted to his ICE Gestapo secret police and prison camps is the amount of $s Americans need to refund our ACA healthcare subsidies.
The Constitution is coming for MAGA The people will win in Nov.
Any sense what percent of protest attendees live in swing states and did not vote for Harris in 2024? (anecdotal but I attended both the Women's March in 2017 and No Kings recently and attendance here in Boston was maybe 1/2 that of 2017).