How we end up with Trump for President in 2016

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7. You're assuming that everyone who votes for Democrats

does so because they agree with the Democratic party on every issue, which isn't the case. There are plenty of people who vote for Democrats because of our stand on social issues, such as abortion and LGBT rights, but are meh on the Democratic platform when it comes to economic issues. Conversely, there are plenty of people who vote for Republicans because of their stand on economic policies, but are meh when it comes to the Republican platform when it comes to social issues.

To assume that when given the choice between the two most unpopular nominees in history, they'll stick with Democrats (or Republicans, for that matter) rather than choose a party that most closely matches their views across the board is a dangerous assumption, IMO.

There is no question in my mind that a strong Libertarian vote will hurt both Democrats and Republicans. The question is in which states will it hurt each party the most.