An American awakening?

An article by Democracy Docket, Nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe Trump is a ‘potentially dangerous dictator’ who threatens democracy, poll finds, conveys some evidence that a significant number of Americans are finally waking up to the reality of what Trump and MAGA politics and policy are, i.e., dictator and dictatorship. According to this poll data, worries that Trump’s exercise of dictator-level power now goes beyond just Democrats. Roughly two-thirds of independents and majorities of Hispanic Catholics and Protestants see Trump for the authoritarian treat he is.

Whether that poll data translates into a lot of votes against Trump’s MAGA party in Nov. is an open question. That’s just one poll, not proof of a major shift in public sentiment.

However, that poll, together with one described here, Majority of Americans say Trump prioritizes his personal financial interests over U.S. as a whole, indicates that a lot of Americans really are pissed off and are starting to see Trump and MAGA elites for what they are, highly corrupt and anti-democratic authoritarians.

And a 3rd recent poll indicates that public dissatisfaction is common, with ~80% wanting either substantial change or total upheaval in how the US is run. Not surprisingly, about 85%  of voters say the economy is one of the most important issues for their vote in the upcoming election. About 84% say the same about the cost of living. Health care is a top issue for ~69% of voters, and ~64% cite the war with Iran as a top issue. Less than half overall say that immigration and crime are among the most important issues.

Q: Is there a meaningful public awakening underway in American politics, or is evidence like this probably going to translate into few, if any, significant positive changes that voters say they want?