Whit Ayres’ comments on the political impact of the LA riots: “As is so often the case, Donald Trump’s opponents are playing into his hands,” said Republican pollster Whit Ayres. “This is exactly the kind of fight that Donald Trump loves, with his opponents carrying Mexican flags past burning cars.” … Ayres said immigration is...
The better question is, “How can Republicans hold the House?” Jon McHenry’s latest Substack post is here.
How are things doing for Donald Trump at the 100th day of his second term? Full post is available here: https://northstaropinion.substack.com/p/unsolicited-advice-after-100-days
Whit Ayres’ comments to The Wall Street Journal regarding Elon Musk: “Federal employees are a whole lot more popular than Elon Musk,” said Republican pollster Whit Ayres, who recently conducted a survey looking at feelings about federal workers and the role Musk is playing in downsizing the size and scope of the U.S. government. “The...
Whit Ayres’ comments to Politico about the Wisconsin judicial election: But many in the party are still concerned. Whit Ayres, a GOP pollster, saw Wisconsin results as more of a referendum on Musk, who made himself a central character in the race, than on Trump himself. “Elon Musk is hurting Donald Trump, there’s no question...
“Never deny the undeniable and never defend the indefensible.”
Political ClimateWhit AyresMarch 28, 2025
Whit Ayres’ comments to Bloomberg regarding revelations about Administration officials using Signal to discuss sensitive material: “Two of the keys to credibility are to never deny the undeniable and never defend the indefensible,” said Whit Ayres, a Republican strategist. “Multiple members of the Administration have been doing both over the last 48 hours.” “If you’re...
“Something is going to blow up in a way that affects normal people outside the Beltway.”
Political ClimateTrumpWhit AyresMarch 6, 2025
Whit Ayres’ comments in The Washington Post after President Trump’s speech to the joint session of Congress: Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster, suggested that the many actions by Trump and the potential volatility around them will eventually cost the president. “Something is going to blow up in a way that affects normal people outside the...
Whit Ayres’ comments to The Wall Street Journal regarding presidential mandates: While Trump and his aides claim a voter mandate—the president won all seven swing states—the U.S. remains divided. Trump risks reading too much into his electoral victory, GOP pollster Whit Ayres said, and the president should keep in mind the fate of his predecessor....
“Donald Trump is sui generis.”
Political ClimateTrumpWhit AyresJanuary 20, 2025
Whit Ayres’ comments to NBC News: “Let’s face it. Donald Trump is sui generis,” Ayres said. “There’s no one out there like him. No one with his mix of bravado, charisma, political instincts and entertainment value on the horizon in either party. It’s hard to imagine Trumpism without Donald Trump.” To read the full article,...
