Another survey finds Poor White Working Class voted for Trump due to Xenophobia
Not surprising.
Those White Working Class who were mostly worried about the economy supported Hillary Clinton.
Those who were mostly motivated by Xenophobia and Racism voted Trump.
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/5/9/15592634/trump-clinton-racism-economy-prri-survey
The WWC who voted for Trump said:
'PRRI concluded: “White working-class voters who say they often feel like a stranger in their own land and who believe the U.S. needs protecting against foreign influence were 3.5 times more likely to favor Trump than those who did not share these concerns.” '
The Findings were as follows:
'About 65 percent “believe American culture and way of life has deteriorated since the 1950s.”
About 48 percent say that “things have changed so much that I often feel like a stranger in my own country.”
About 68 percent “believe the American way of life needs to be protected from foreign influence.” In comparison, 44 percent of white college-educated Americans reported a similar view.
About 68 percent “believe the U.S. is in danger of losing its culture and identity.”
About 62 percent “believe the growing number of newcomers from other countries threatens American culture,” while 30 percent “say these newcomers strengthen society.”
About 60 percent “say because things have gotten so far off track, we need a strong leader who is willing to break the rules.” '
As I said above, this is not surprising but, just more evidence that the economy was not the driving factor for Trump's support.
But, what is concerning to me is that as long as a large number of people base their support and are strongly pro-Trump due to resentment and hate, then, they will support him regardless of what he does.
I think the reason for their very strong and stubborn support regardless of what he does is due to their belief that Trump is the only one who will do things to Make America White Again.
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