https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trumps-marketing-genius-190757589.html
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An excerpt:
For those still mystified by Donald Trump’s appeal, the latest Congressional smackdown reveals why he manages to survive virtually every crisis and remains a formidable political force.
With a spending bill necessary to keep the government open, Democrats thought they had the leverage to force Republicans into accepting an immigration deal that’s one of their top priorities. President Trump even seemed to help the Dems by oafishly contradicting Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on a key tactical matter, creating the impression of a Republican party in disarray, and vulnerable.
Less than two days later, Democrats caved, giving Republicans the spending bill they wanted–without the immigration provision Democrats had demanded. Democratic stalwarts are now thrashing their leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, for staking out turf he promptly abandoned, as liberals who thought they had Trump cornered ended up outmaneuvered and embarrassed. It’s now the Democrats who seem to be in disarray.
How did Trump do it? With spin and guile. “While the President could use some help understanding the Senate rules, he has an undeniable instinct for marketing,” analyst Tom Block of investing firm Fundstrat Global Advisers wrote to clients after the brief shutdown ended. “The Trump message overwhelmed the Democrats.”
