And Trump will surely commit more unforced errors, like the government shutdown. “But it’s hard to see it ending well for Republicans.”Third, Republican support for Trump may remain broad, but it’s shallow. Jim Mattis, the defense secretary, resigned and criticized Trump while doing so. As Republicans begin looking nervously to 2020, their willingness to break with Trump may increase. His opponents — Democrats, independents and Republicans who understand the damage he is doing to the country — should be feeling energized.

Source: New York Times January 07, 2019 00:26 UTC