Harry Enten Analyzes Epstein Case Impact, Trump's Approval, and Vaccine Trust

Epstein Case and Public Interest

• 📈 Google searches for 'Epstein' in February are higher than ever, a 900% increase from the previous month.
• 🎯 Donald Trump is the most associated name with these searches, indicating the story is gaining relevance.
• ⚠️ The Epstein case is a significant political loser for Trump, with a net approval rating of -39 points, far worse than other issues like immigration or the economy.
• 📊 Even among Republicans, only 55% approve of Trump's handling of the Epstein case, showing it divides the party.

Trump's Net Approval Ratings

• 📉 Donald Trump's net approval rating is at a record low for his second term, with multiple polls showing him between -19 and -26 points.
• 📊 This current rating is lower than his net approval at this point in his first term (-17 points).
• 👎 Trump is also performing worse than Joe Biden did at this stage of his presidency (-13 points).
• 📌 A significant driver of this low approval is his standing with independents, where he is -27 points underwater.

Gubernatorial and State Legislature Power

• 🏛️ Gubernatorial races are tilting towards Republicans, with 26 expected to lean Republican versus 20 for Democrats, and several toss-ups.
• ⏳ Democrats have not held a majority of governorships since 2010, marking the longest streak in at least a century.
• 📊 Republicans have held a majority of state legislatures since 2012, also the longest streak in at least a century.
• ⚠️ This trend suggests Republicans will continue to hold significant power in state-level policy-making.

President's Day Variations

• 🇺🇸 The observance and spelling of President's Day vary significantly by state, with some using 'President's Day', others 'Washington's Birthday', and some combining presidents.
• 📜 California has a holiday with no official name, while Delaware observes no holiday at all on this day.
• 🔍 The most Googled version of the holiday is 'President's Day' without an apostrophe.

Trust in CDC and Vaccines

• 📉 Trust in the CDC for vaccine information has plummeted under the Biden administration, now below 50% (47%).
• 📉 This decline has occurred after the post-pandemic drop, reaching new lows.
• ⚠️ A majority of states are not following the CDC's child vaccine schedule.
• 📊 While Democrats' trust in the CDC has dropped significantly (88% to 55%), Republicans have not seen a corresponding rise in trust (40% to 43%).
• 📣 Democrats are now more trusted on vaccines, holding a +16 point advantage among all voters and a +32 point advantage among independents.