liberal head explode 1president trump could win white house 2020 likely would send hostile political operatives disapprove news media epic meltdown news flash get ready mr. trump likely win re-election say one analyst president trump ascend white house usual way break traditional campaign orthodoxy tactics ford connell political analyst adjunct professor george washington university graduate school political management tell inside beltway trump first six months white house mark early stumble healthy dose palace intrigue low approval number history say trump fact odds-on favorite win re-election 2020 choose run presidential incumbency privilege since 1900 20 presidents seek re-election 15 five lose include gerald ford never elect first place add mr. connell president trump avoid become sixth president fire people last 120 years bar unforeseen calamity dwayne rock johnson become democratic presidential nominee fate trump presidency live die state economy fall 2020. ensure electoral wind favorable trump administration must deliver result pass tax reform 2018 midterms show significant progress key campaign promise secure america border infrastructure trade conservative judicial appointees must also continue instill working-class voters rust belt ohio pennsylvania iowa michigan wisconsin sun belt florida north carolina arizona battleground state belief tirelessly fight trump voters forgive impetuous ways rehire professor concludes.for entire story washington time report president trump odds-on favorite win re-election 2020