Tough Medicine for Democrats: “Too Liberal” and “Out of Touch”

Less than a year into his second term, President Donald Trump is already hobbling toward lame duck status. His approval rating has plummeted to 36 percent, according to Gallup’s latest survey, including just a 25 percent thumbs-up among independents. He’s squandered his gains with Latino voters, with nearly 80 percent now telling Pew that his policies are more harmful than helpful. 

Democrats, meanwhile, are enjoying an uptick in their electoral fortunes. Democratic gubernatorial candidates...