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52. That is the take-away.

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We should dispel one big myth about Trump's base. [View all] mamas Nov 2017 OP

Yep, he could shoot someone in Times Square and grab their sisters/daughters/moms by the whatever Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #1

Trumpette women have openly welcomed the grabbing IronLionZion Nov 2017 #9

How do the same women feel about their daughters being grabbed like that. Hope not the same. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #13

Jealous? MrsCoffee Nov 2017 #19

Every time I see this photo... BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #54

I often wonder if alcohol is involved here.. LeftInTX Nov 2017 #57

All I know is that every time I see it I want to drink heavily so BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #59

Her clothes are disheveled LeftInTX Nov 2017 #60

There are more of us than there are of them.....obviously... asiliveandbreathe Nov 2017 #2

And soon they will be a footnote in history as will asshat Trump. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #3

They are beyond the reach of reason or decency. dalton99a Nov 2017 #4

Northam actually did as bad in rural VA as Clinton, Obama, and Kerry. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2017 #5

Not in smaller numbers. former9thward Nov 2017 #58

The percentage of Americans living in rural areas has decreased since our founding. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2017 #62

Some interesting census data on this BumRushDaShow Nov 2017 #63

IMHO, there are more votes for us to harbor in the suburbs. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2017 #64

Agree BumRushDaShow Nov 2017 #65

SHitler's Base just want him to hate & hurt the same people THEY hate & want to hurt CousinIT Nov 2017 #6

☝🏾👍🏾👏. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2017 #16

Indeed. iluvtennis Nov 2017 #37

This +1000! smirkymonkey Nov 2017 #40

The GOP keep thinking that they have to "get something done." NO THEY DON'T mamas Nov 2017 #7

Trump makes his supporters feel powerful. Dulcinea Nov 2017 #8

It's not a coincidence that opioid abuse is a problem in Trump country. Girard442 Nov 2017 #21

That's part of it. Dulcinea Nov 2017 #39

An excellent summary! Lonestarblue Nov 2017 #10

☝🏾☝️☝🏾☝️☝🏾 BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2017 #17

PIGS SeattlePop Nov 2017 #11

I would challenge the percentage breakdown of his "base" Cosmocat Nov 2017 #12

I agree for the most part, but... Garrett78 Nov 2017 #28

My wife and I make a about 95,000 combined Cosmocat Nov 2017 #43

Depends where one lives. In my area of Florida, $50,000 is a good income Blue_true Nov 2017 #47

Fair point regarding the 50% well off contingent hueymahl Nov 2017 #29

I think evangelical is also a keyword in their description Maggiemayhem Nov 2017 #38

It's 50% of the solid 30%. mamas Nov 2017 #50

Spot on. Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #14

I'm sorry but BumRushDaShow Nov 2017 #45

and despite the real knowledge that the election was dirty and Russia installed Trump ... Botany Nov 2017 #15

Other than the percentages you wrote I agree with you lunatica Nov 2017 #18

It depends on how one defines "well off." Garrett78 Nov 2017 #30

Mercers, Kochs, Adlestein, half of Wall Street brokers (maybe more), GOP elites. mamas Nov 2017 #51

These are the exact same people who helped to install Hitler. Stuart G Nov 2017 #20

They did nothing which is just as bad lunatica Nov 2017 #22

Preach n/t hibbing Nov 2017 #23

Generally speaking, you are right on. The key is they are only 30-35%. KPN Nov 2017 #24

Good analysis SCantiGOP Nov 2017 #25

GOP: Laregest Organized Group of Bigots and Hate Mongers in the USA! Cryptoad Nov 2017 #26

It is more a cult of personality for these people PatSeg Nov 2017 #27

Article about Johnstown, PA is all you need to know angrychair Nov 2017 #31

Agree 100% Va Lefty Nov 2017 #32

Yes, essential reading caraher Nov 2017 #33

Here's one. There may have been others Va Lefty Nov 2017 #35

I did. Dulcinea Nov 2017 #46

Believe it or not, Obama won Johnstown, PA IronLionZion Nov 2017 #42

Incredible BumRushDaShow Nov 2017 #48

Great Post. Welcome to DU. JaneQPublic Nov 2017 #34

great post Mosby Nov 2017 #36

That is the take-away. mamas Nov 2017 #52

Trump's base are white racists of all income levels. yardwork Nov 2017 #41

The people who didn't vote... oxbow Nov 2017 #44

THIS BumRushDaShow Nov 2017 #49

It's never enough money for some at the top. They are already way in the black on our tax dollars. brewens Nov 2017 #53

Very thoughtful and true post. Pepsidog Nov 2017 #55

It is the propaganda, plain and simple. Dustlawyer Nov 2017 #56

yeah hmmm rtracey Nov 2017 #61