Thus Democrats who had spent months building Mueller up into the country’s savior got what they deserved. ... Trump can thank William Barr’s spin doctoring skills for that. Nevertheless, the basic idea survives; Democrats and their media flacks won’t let it die. . ..…

By the president and the media, This has been characterized Republican high confidence fell, to 47% from 65% after Barr, notable decline, and still 20 points higher than the pre- Barr summary value of 27%. Democrats, following pattern, gave Mueller high confidence response..…