Trump and Bannon clearly agree that white nationalism is a political winner for the administration, because the left’s indignant reaction to it creates an equivalent backlash from the base. If the objective is simply to remain in power with a 30 percent approval rating, they’re right, but can you actually govern that way?
Sucking up to Nazis is not exactly a good way to get Susan Collins’ vote on Obamacare repeal. Offending PBPs and moderate Democrats is not going to increase your leverage over legislation. It may be emotionally gratifying, but tactically, it’s a mistake.
At this point, there are only two ways to turn the ship around: a tax cut and a short, successful war. Look for both of these in the reasonably near future.