Trump's lifeline: Democrats' socialism surge

The White House, the Trump campaign — and the outside political advisers in Trump’s orbit — seem to be universally excited by the Green New Deal and many Democrats’ embrace of socialism.

They’ve been far more optimistic about Trump’s re-election chances this week than Swan has heard since the early days of Trump’s presidency.

And they’re thrilled that so many of Trump’s potential 2020 opponents are endorsing the Green New Deal…

Andy Surabian, Republican strategist and former White House official, told Axios: “I think you’re gonna see Republicans start pointing out that the people who will be affected by this plan won’t be billionaires or rich people. It’s the middle, lower classes and poverty stricken areas of America.”