But ask Republicans why Trump’s opponents don’t support him, and they are equally likely to cite policy or ideological reasons — that the critics disagree with his views, don’t like change, or are still mad that Hillary Clinton didn’t win in November. The number one reason they gave was that opponents just can’t recognize what a good job he’s doing.

First, let’s consider why the president’s supporters said they back him. Five of the top six reasons they gave were driven by policy or ideology — that he is getting things done, cutting taxes, keeping his campaign promises. Of 16 answers given in response to the open-ended question, 12 were focused on policy.