Donald Trump’s warning that the 2016 election is likely to be “rigged” has rightfully alarmed many observers, both here and abroad. Although the GOP nominee has provided no evidence of potential fraud, our research suggests that many voters may be receptive to his far-fetched claim, which could erode faith in the electoral system. …
The figure below shows the trend in voter confidence from the end of 2000 to the end of 2012, using every public opinion poll we could find. CONT.
Paul Gronke, Michael W. Sances & Charles Stewart III, The Monkey Cage