Trumping the Polls

Donald Trump tends to go about things differently than an expected candidate would do. With the polls currently not in his favor, he continues to speak in a way that is concerning to so many voters. Trump consistently uses rhetoric that leaves many voters feeling attacked. His angry persona and dicey comments is indicated in the polls as Hillary is far ahead. The polls are not showing some of the more silent Trump supporters.

Yes, Trump is arguably the most hated presidential candidate in history. But, his persuasive rhetoric is swaying some voters who are keeping their opinions more quiet. The left-leaning areas of the country who may not want to deck out and go to a Trump rally, are still going to give him a vote when elections come in November. I think because Trump knows that he has some silent voters, he continues to use aggression and his hostile rhetoric tactics in his campaign. Not to say any of this is smart… while many voters will remain and vote for him, many are turning away from him and his aggressive remarks.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/us/general_election_trump_vs_clinton-5491.html

In the link above, Real Clear Politics maps out the average of the polls in the past year. Donald Trump may not see top results in the polls, but his rhetoric and style really acts as if the polls do not exist. His aggression and hostility may decrease slightly as the election draws closer, but overall his style seems consistent regardless of the the results in the polls.

 

One thought on “Trumping the Polls

  1. I enjoyed reading your blog about the polls and I feel like you bring up some valid points. Trump has been very aggressive throughout the campaign, however, I found evidence that his polling in certain states, like Maine, is going up. What do you think is the reason for this? Also, I know that his aggressive personality is expected at this point, so do you think that it’s even a hindrance to Trump supporters or even those who aren’t supporting him? Do you feel like his use of rhetoric is really a factor in the campaign anymore?

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