Never mind trying to fit President Donald Trump's first 100 days into a tyrannical Napoleon mold. Much better is a whimsical Jules Verne mold for his first 80 days, the adventurer outwitting adversity.
Opinion research was chaotic in Trump's campaign and remains so in his presidency. But a close look at the Gallup survey reveals he is steadily rising in public esteem and has a shrewdly focused message.