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To: Windflier; GeronL
Yes, we know how conservative folks tend to be after four years of non-stop leftist indoctrination in college.

Actually, there's a very interesting trend in the poll numbers, when analyzed by age group:

Trump did BEST (of his numbers), by a small margin, in the 18-29 age group (37%), and did worst in the 65+ age group (29%).

Conversely, Bush, Christie, & Kasich (the "most" establishment candidates?) did worst in the 18-29 age group, and generally best in the 65+ age group. (Christie's best (9%) was in the 45-64 age group, one point above his 65+ result.)

I would surmise that "well off" voters who are more-or-less "comfortably set" and "comfortable" with their economic circumstance are leaning toward the establishment candidates, and looking for a "steady hand" manager type. Indeed, except for Bush's performance with the under $30k/yr group, the income numbers tend to bear this out. (Possibly Bush does well under $30k/yr group because of his name recognition and / or that group was most easily swayed by his huge ad campaign?)

Put another way, I'd say many Trump voters think questions about his ideology are secondary: They believe the system is rigged, and want someone to make drastic changes & give them a shot at working for a better life. GOPe voters tend to want more of a "manager".

"It's my economy, stupid."

Thoughts?

138 posted on 02/10/2016 3:08:33 AM PST by Paul R.
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To: Paul R.

Well, if we look at this in purely mathematical terms, no candidate in a nine person race should get more than 11% of any demographic.

The fact that Trump got 29% of the over 65s, is impressive. That’s just under three times what he should be expected to receive.


177 posted on 02/10/2016 7:45:48 AM PST by Windflier (Pitchforks and torches ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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