… Other things being equal, those who feel hard-pressed are no more likely to support Trump over Clinton than those who are optimistic about their potential for improving their economic lot.
Trumpism, then, is not primarily about economic dislocation itself; rather, it arises from the story people tell themselves about the source of their problems.
If you blame Mexicans, Muslims and/or African-Americans for your current straits, you are likely to be a Trump voter.
The data here can be overwhelming. So let’s start with some simple cross tabs. CONT.
Mark Mellman (Mellman Group), The Hill