Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link ., Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , [Trump's approval on the economy is already at a record low This week we learned that Trump's approval rating on "his longtime political calling card — the economy" has plunged to 31%, the lowest in either of his terms, according to the latest AP-NORC survey. That's down from 43% as recently in August. And Axios reports that: 68% of voters — including 44% of Republicans — say the economy is in poor shape. About half of Americans say it's harder than usual to afford holiday gifts this year. About half say they are cutting back on nonessential purchases more than they usually would. A "vast majority" report seeing higher prices for groceries and electricity, underscoring a persistent cost-of-living strain. In the midst of the holiday hiring season, the latest "grim jobs report" is another self-inflicted wound for a President just keeps shooting himself in the cankle.]