Trump & his Supporters

Trump and His Supporters Care about ‘Wins,’ Not Ideology by Jonah Goldberg

http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451291/donald-trump-debt-ceiling-deal-media-approval-not-ideology-drives-president?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NR%20Daily%20Monday%20through%20Friday%202017-09-13&utm_term=NR5PM%20Actives

Excerpt: Aghast conservatives are probably exaggerating the significance of the move in terms of policy and tactics. Fights over the debt limit rarely yield the rewards conservatives hope for. But the move could have lasting consequences. Why? Here’s a clue: According to reports, the president was ecstatic over the favorable coverage he received for his “bipartisanship.” “I got a call early this morning,” Schumer told the New York Times. “He said, ‘This was so great!’ Here’s what he said: ‘Do you watch Fox News?’ I said, ‘Not really.’ ‘They’re praising you!’ Meaning me. But he said, ‘And your stations’ — I guess meaning MSNBC and CNN — ‘are praising me! This is great!’” Despite his “fake news” refrain, Trump doesn’t hate the mainstream media the way his most ardent supporters do. They sincerely believe it’s a hostile opponent in the culture war, while Trump’s anger is more that of a jilted lover. His whole life has been marked by an obsession with publicity.