This article, from the Huffington Post, titled “Trumpism Could Be More Dangerous Than Trump”, asserts that even if Clinton wins the presidency in November and the Democrats win back the senate, the nerve that Trump has struck and the voters he has energized will remain a major political force. After the election, the author speculates that Trump may create a third party or become a leading pop culture political icon. He and his supporters, mainly disaffected poor whites (especially concentrated in Appalachia), aren’t going away. The author makes an important and very relevant point- while we may breathe a sigh of relief when Clinton is elected, the relief should be short lived. The issues in our country run much deeper than Trump himself.
In this article, the author also speaks about how Trumps supporters often receive misinformation from the media, and believe only what they want, even if it is not rooted in fact. He cites the positive impact of ObamaCare on Kentucky, but the corresponding disdain for the program, as an example of how the media can “spin” the facts.
What, if anything, do you think Hillary Clinton can do to relieve the sense of disaffection among Trump supporters?
The comment you hear over and over again from trump supporters is that he speaks the truth, his honesty is what they like about him. In order to get Trump supporters to support her, Hillary must gain their trust. Most people think that Hillary is dishonest and 'crooked' and if she wants the country's support she has to fix that image.
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