Why Trump’s Base Differs From The Typical Republican Crowd
A detailed analysis published Thursday by Gallup’s Jonathan Rothwell finds evidence that disputes the popular “theory of Trump”: the idea that GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump harnesses the grievances of the white working class. According to Rothwell, this picture misses the mark.
The Gallup study offers the most comprehensive statistical analysis of Donald Trump supporters to date, surveying more than 87,000 U.S. adults from July 8, 2015, through July 25, 2016, to identify the key qualities that characterize Trump’s backers.
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