CNN Inside Politics

Trump Gives Economy an 'A++++' 

Dec 9, 2025
Join CNN's Jeff Zeleny, a keen political analyst, and Amy Walter, an insightful polling expert, along with Austin Davis, Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor. In a lively discussion, they dissect Trump's bold claim of an 'A++++' economy despite contrasting poll results. Zeleny explains voter skepticism toward economic gains, while Davis counters Trump's narrative with state policy successes. The panel also tackles the looming midterm implications and the ongoing debate around health care's electoral significance. It's a spirited examination of political reality versus messaging.
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INSIGHT

Health Subsidies Create A Political Time Bomb

  • Obamacare subsidy expiry creates urgent political pressure with limited time to act.
  • Manu Raju observes Republicans struggle to agree on healthcare changes, risking 2018-style backlash.
INSIGHT

Health Care Remains GOP's Unsolved Problem

  • Republicans still lack a coherent, unified plan to replace or fix parts of Obamacare after 15 years.
  • Amy Walter warns repeating 2017 mistakes on healthcare could cost Republicans midterm seats.
ANECDOTE

Crockett Uses Trump's Words To Launch Campaign

  • Jasmine Crockett launched her Senate campaign using Trump's own insults in a viral video.
  • She frames herself as the person Trump fears and seeks to hold him accountable in the Senate.
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