Posted on 12/27/2015 7:57:21 AM PST by Hojczyk
Trump’s unexpected and sustained popularity has, at least in part, been fueled by his appeal to a voting bloc that seems to be emerging: blue-collar workers without college degrees who are slightly younger than the traditional Republican voter. Many say they haven’t cared about politics until now, as they flock to Trump rallies like groupies to a rock concert, read his books, buy his products, quote his jokes and follow his social-media accounts.
But is their devotion to Trump deep enough to vote?
For those who don’t regularly vote in primaries, doing so for the first time is a hurdle — especially in Iowa, which uses a caucus system that can intimidate first-timers.
In states with early primary contests, Trump’s staffers are trying to teach their supporters how to vote and get a commitment that they actually will. Before each rally here, Trump’s state co-chairs walk the crowd through how the caucuses work and urge them to attend. But they are also hoping word will spread through social media and in conversations after church, at the school bus stop, during coffee breaks and over holiday dinners.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
Its meaningless for me to vote for President in my state .
South Dakota has been carried by a democrat presidential candidate twice since 1889
I started to read this then I thought what is the point.
I know what they are doing.
Trying every angle they can to cast doubt on Trump.
People are going to go to a 3 hour rally, but not to a 3 minute ballot box.
They obviously think we are idiots.
I would think this would happen to every candidate
And If you are willing to attend they could get a certain percentage
MSM and GOPe are about to experience CRUZ/TRUMP Primary Shock & Awe!
Only the know nothings and flat earthers who read the NYT and WAPO believe this drivel.
It's just beyond nonsense.
The media reduced to wishful thinking now. I think the reporter needs to find out how many Democrats and independents will crossover to vote for Trump.
Hell the only reason I voted for McCain was Sarah Palin
I probably would have stayed home…
My thoughts exactly, right down to the exact words of “trying every angle”.
The Uniparty will stop at nothing to keep the borders open and the government unaccountable.
Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (often shortened to FUD) is a tactic used in sales, marketing, public relations,[1][2] politics and propaganda.
FUD is generally a strategic attempt to influence perception by disseminating negative and dubious or false information. An individual firm, for example, might use FUD to invite unfavorable opinions and speculation about a competitor’s product; to increase the general estimation of switching costs among current customers; or to maintain leverage over a current business partner who could potentially become a rival.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear,_uncertainty_and_doubt
“But is their devotion to Trump deep enough to vote?”
That is what Lil’ Jebbie is counting and is why he has stayed in the race this long. He just ‘knows’ that they’ll vote for him at the ballot box!
“...the only reason I voted for McCain was Sarah Palin”. With the hopes that what would happen? LOL! I’m willing to say that john mc-lame is currently incapacitated.
What a crazy article
You like them enough to attend their rallies but not enough to vote for them?
That’s ridiculous
“Nationally, a Washington Post-ABC News poll released this month found that 38 percent of registered Republicans support Trump. Among those who said they are certain to vote, 41 percent said they would pick Trump.”
Is that right? Hooray for the BS made up anti-Trump story that joins the mother-heap of other BS made up anti-Trump stories! Fin.
Another case of “whistling past the graveyard.”
OH, they will vote.
Ditto....Sarah was the reason but what they did to her they’re trying with Trump. Fortunately he’s ready for them.
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