MOST analysis of Donald Trump’s support in the primary elections has focused on his appeal to poorer, working-class white voters, who are assumed to have lost the most to globalisation and are more open to his particular brand of populist politics. But his victory in the New York Republican primary on April 19th underscored his wider support across the party’s base. Mr Trump took 61% of the vote overall (the first time he has gained over 50%) winning across all demographic groups. That was to be expected in his home state. However, averaging out his support in all state primaries (where exit polling is available) shows that richer and better educated voters form as big a part of Mr Trump’s support base as those at the lower end of the income and education scales.
He does not have a majority of the “rich vote”. The race is split. But the idea that it is mostly poor, less-educated voters who are drawn to Mr Trump is a bit of a myth. Only 13% of the votes in New York’s Republican primary came from New York city; the vast majority were from the traditionally more Republican upstate area. But the data show that he won the support of 52% of voters statewide earning under $50,000, and 64% of those earning over $100,000. It would seem Mr Trump is a broadly appealing fellow after all.
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I have read a number of interviews or speeches by the man of recent. He is not as bad as he seemed at first blush. Much more substance than at first. He certainly is not my dream candidate lacking experience in managing large governments, in international trade and in foreign affairs to the extent he does. With him we would in this sense be taking the same bet, as we did with the last one.
I have read a number of interviews or speeches by the man of recent. He is not as bad as he seemed at first blush. Much more substance than at first. He certainly is not my dream candidate lacking experience in managing large governments, in international trade and in foreign affairs to the extent he does. With him we would in this sense be taking the same bet, as we did with the last one.
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He has never been elected to political office in his life.
One would have to be crazy to vote for him, either at primary or national level.
And, yes, I think the Yanks of Today are quite capable of electing him, which is why I am grateful to be living in Europe. I had thought that his support was purely amongst the nerds, but it seems intelligent people also will vote for him.
By what means of intelligence, I haven't the foggiest notion. The guy is an irreparable opportunist ... but maybe that is why he's liked? That character flaw is admired by a great many more people than we thought!
Intelligent people are capable of looking past attempts at character assassination and assessing the validity of candidates for office on their merits.
The interesting aspect occurs when there are breaks from the trend, like when you link a fear that white individuals are losing out because of preferences towards blacks and latinos to be one of the strongest predictive links towards support for Trump.
Perhaps if you read through some of the rationales offered by members of this Forum who've decided to support his candidacy rather than joining the mob of people stampeded by propaganda designed to oppose him you'd understand better.
He has never been elected to political office in his life.
One would have to be crazy to vote for him, either at primary or national level.
And, yes, I think the Yanks of Today are quite capable of electing him, which is why I am grateful to be living in Europe. I had thought that his support was purely amongst the nerds, but it seems intelligent people also will vote for him.
By what means of intelligence, I haven't the foggiest notion. The guy is an irreparable opportunist ... but maybe that is why he's liked? That character flaw is admired by a great many more people than we thought!
(We have a nerd-head for a socialist president in France, from one of the most prestigious French universities. With an approval rating in the low teens. he could not be re-elected street-sweeper nowadays in France.)
I am not in the habit of defending the Cap'n as we have had decided differences in the past. I am full foward on this becoming more of a debate site than a one liner throw away as many do here. Takes no deep thought to just call the other a name.Perhaps if you stopped pontificating and gave those arguments yourself we could debate them.
You know "debate" as in the title of this forum ... ?
There are a lot of highly educated people who support Trump,
There are a lot of highly educated people who support Trump.
If that's the case well... They clearly learnt nothing when they were allegedly being "Highly educated".
I'd ask for my money back if the education I'd received made me so braindead I'd vote for Trump.
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That retort stopped working months ago, it's time for you to adjust to reality.
Washington is broken, for instance go to Politico today, there is a decent piece about how the talented politician Ryan cant get a budget passed because no one can get a budget passed because the chamber is broken.
We need a game changer, we need Trump.
Some of us are smart enough to understand this. Others not so much.
Preposterous.
Voting for trump to fix Washington is like thinking that since you're house is on fire, the solution is to burn down the entire neighborhood.
Much like Sanders, Trump can't pass anything he's talking about, not that he actually talks solid policy very much anyway :shrug:
Only difference is the US military in the hands of Trump is a threat to global stability.
If the elite would get their heads out of their asses Trump would accept the guidance and would make smart choices when called upon. There is no way in hell I am going to take the elites assertion that they will continue to refuse to do their duty out of spite for the little people keep me from doing what I as a little person needs to do. If everyone does the right thing we will be fine, but let me tell you something,if those who refuse their duty cause great harm to the nation then where shall be rivers of blood let flowing. Majorities matter, and we have more people on the side of the rebellion.
Count on it.
Ya'Kay there buddy.
But I don't know that this is worse than the bureaucrats with decades of experience we find running European systems. One might be tempted to say that it makes less difference as the damage they can do is more local than that of the American man.
He has never been elected to political office in his life.
One would have to be crazy to vote for him, either at primary or national level.
And, yes, I think the Yanks of Today are quite capable of electing him, which is why I am grateful to be living in Europe. I had thought that his support was purely amongst the nerds, but it seems intelligent people also will vote for him.
By what means of intelligence, I haven't the foggiest notion. The guy is an irreparable opportunist ... but maybe that is why he's liked? That character flaw is admired by a great many more people than we thought!
(We have a nerd-head for a socialist president in France, from one of the most prestigious French universities. With an approval rating in the low teens. he could not be re-elected street-sweeper nowadays in France.)
Being highly educated does not necessarily make you intelligent nor does it make you a good person. Clearly though the bulk of Trump's support is coming from some of the worst human beings in this country. Anything that makes those types of people happy is almost certainly bad for the country and the world.
But many see Trump never having been elected - that is not being a politician - as an advantage rather a disqualification.
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