"Traditional conservative principles, whether it's commitment to a strong national defense or support for limited government, do not animate Republican voters." Clinton's economic plan followed a relatively mild recession; and while Obama's responded to a much more serious downturn, the housing crisis still spared most homeowners while crushing others. Olsen's national survey of Trump voters, conducted in January, found them crackling with the sense that they are culturally and demographically besieged. Both Kind and Cartwright, holding districts that stretch deep into Trump country, say they would enthusiastically support a big infrastructure plan. "I have been serving in the US House since January 2013 and the whole time I have been saying out loud we need a big, big infrastructure package.

Source: CNN March 09, 2021 01:52 UTC