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John A Tures, The Conversation

Will killing al-Baghdadi give Trump a boost in elections? Probably. Will it win him the polls? No

Research shows that presidents do enjoy a boost in approval ratings after major foreign policy wins. But the jump is short-lived.

John A Tures, The Conversation
· Nov 01, 2019 · 09:30 pm
Why Trump will likely lose the government shutdown

The popular opinion is that presidents win government shutdowns, but a review of polling evidence paints a different picture.

John A Tures, The Conversation
· Jan 11, 2019 · 11:30 pm