MORNING HEADLINES | Slightly more South Carolinians approve of how President Donald Trump is handling his job than those who disapprove, but a sixth of respondents say they’re not sure. According to a Winthrop Poll out this morning, 45% of South Carolinians approve of Trump’s job performance, compared to 40% who don’t and 16% who say they’re not sure.
Republicans and Democrats have vastly different views, with 81% of Republicans approving of Trump and 81% of Democrats disapproving.
“Even including those who responded ‘don’t know,’ President Trump’s approval rating is five points higher than his disapproval,” said Scott Huffmon, director of the Winthrop Poll. “This five-point advantage of approval over disapproval is equal to or larger than what recent national polls have shown. Republicans and Democrats are deeply divided over President Trump’s performance, but his approval is riding high among his base.”
Other poll results: S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster has a 43% approval rating; U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s approval is 34% and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s is 42%.
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