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Originally Posted by nik-
I think a lot of Trump's polled support is just poll support. I have a feeling a significant portion of independents that poll Trump will have a "I just can't do it" moment at the actual ballot box. Pragmatism will win lots of these people in the end.
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There is reason to believe that current polling is under-representing Trump's support. 'Social desirability bias' will push respondents away from shameful, but true responses.
Relevant reading, on this topic and Trump's popularity in general;
http://www.vox.com/2016/3/1/11127424...thoritarianism