Over the course of Trump’s America, Daniel and Jordan Allott will offer analyses and opinion pieces based on their findings from nine key counties. These “report card” pieces will provide readers with insights into how Trump’s proposals and counter-proposals, the cultural fights and legislative battles are playing out in Trump’s America.
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October 2, 2018
Publication: The Washington Examiner
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‘Appalled,’ ‘Pissed,’ and ‘Frustrated’: Female Trump Supporters React to Kavanaugh-Ford Hearing
Interviewing a dozen Trump supporting women from nine counties, Daniel Allott finds the women united in their belief that Brett Kavanaugh is being treated unfairly, that President Trump should not withdraw his nomination, and that the Senate should confirm him.
Publication: The Washington Examiner
By: Daniel Allott
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August 24, 2018
Publication: America Magazine
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Three Steps For a More Civil Political Debate in the Trump Era
Our political tribalism is making us stupid and ruining our relationships. The remedy is not only to engage our political opponents but to do so with humility, patience and a real desire to understand.
Publication: America Magazine
By: Daniel Allott
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April 24, 2018
Publication: The Washington Examiner
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What Everyone’s Missing About Shania Twain’s Pro-Trump Comments
In the uproar over country music star Shania Twain’s mildly pro-Trump remarks, a crucial point has been lost: Twain wasn’t endorsing President Trump’s character or even his policies, but rather his straightforward approach to politics. Criticism of her has glossed over this distinction, revealing how little liberals have learned from Trump’s election.
Publication: The Washington Examiner
By: Daniel Allott
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January 29, 2018
Publication: America Magazine
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Even Some Trump Supporters Worry That His Character is Undermining His Presidency
A little over a year into Donald J. Trump’s presidency, on the eve of his first State of the Union address, here is what we know. To the extent that his presidency is failing—and Mr. Trump’s historically low approval ratings in the 30s suggest many people believe it is failing—it is not his policies that are to blame but rather his character.
Publication: America Magazine
By: Daniel Allott
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January 18, 2018
Publication: The Washington Examiner
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From ‘Amazing!’ to ‘Catastrophic,’ Voters From Key Counties Describe Trump’s First Year in Office
My group of respondents is made up of people I have met over the course of the last year while reporting from eight counties that were pivotal in the 2016 presidential election. Some I met through friends or political or activist organizations, but most I encountered at county fairs or festivals, churches, bars or restaurants. My sample skews somewhat toward Trump voters and supporters, but there are also plenty of Democrats.
Publication: The Washington Examiner
By: Daniel Allott
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November 1, 2017
Publication: The Washington Examiner
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‘Keep Doing Exactly What You’re Doing.’ On Election Anniversary, No Buyer’s Remorse Among Trump Voters
In pivotal counties, Trump supporters and opponents feel validated in their votes.
Publication: The Washington Examiner
By: Daniel Allott
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October 2, 2017
Publication: The Washington Examiner
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Trump Country Republicans Receptive to ‘Bump Stock’ Ban
“As an outdoorsman and gun owner, I don’t want my right to bear arms affected. But something has to be done.”
Publication: The Washington Examiner
By: Daniel Allott
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September 1, 2017
Publication: The Washington Examiner
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‘I Don’t Doubt His Passion to Help’: Trump Voters Nationwide Respond to His Harvey Efforts
Every president must attend to natural disasters. How they do can make or break a presidency.
Publication: The Washington Examiner
By: Daniel Allott
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September 1, 2017
Publication: The Washington Examiner
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Trump’s ‘Dealing With a Lunatic the Only Way You Can’ on North Korea, Voters in Trump Country Say
Voters who supported him welcome the president’s tough rhetoric, while the rest of the world watches.
Publication: The Washington Examiner
By: Daniel Allott
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September 1, 2017
Publication: The Washington Examiner
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‘Should They be Able to Call Themselves Americans?’ Trump Country Responds to National Anthem Protesters
Trump supporters from crucial counties grade the president’s response to NFL protests.
Publication: The Washington Examiner
By: Daniel Allott
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August 1, 2017
Publication: The Washington Examiner
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Two Black Voters, One Who Voted For Trump and One Who Didn’t, Grade the President on Race
Darryl Howard and George Martin are part of a demographic often treated as a monolithic bloc, but their views on politics, race and President Trump defy easy stereotypes.
Publication: The Washington Examiner
By: Daniel Allott
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July 1, 2017
Publication: The Washington Examiner
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Trump’s Six Month Report Card
Three crucial counties grade the president’s performance. They all have the same criticism: his Twitter account.
Publication: The Washington Examiner
By: Daniel Allott
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Understanding Trump’s America
Daniel and Jordan recently delivered a presentation at the Crossroads Cultural Center in New York City. They discussed how the fabric of society is changing in the age of Trump.
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