2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: MYSTERY: Why don't Hillary's supporters vote in internet polls??? [View all]cprise
(8,445 posts)There is some difference, and I think I came much closer to describing it than any of the Clintonistas have.
I wouldn't be so adamant if the effect wasn't corroborated by search and social media metrics
...and focus groups
...and the parallels to Obama 2008
...and the way Fiorina's Internet surge translated into higher polls
The corporate culture bubble has departed from reality to such a degree that it can only coo in admiration when their anointed candidate spouts lies. They crave a convincing liar. The mega-media wonks say Clinton scored "because she said this and looked great" and tosses the idea out the window that the public is detecting an abusive bullshit artist. "Well she answered the weathervane question, didn't she??" The corporate wonks respond positively to her style of duplicity because that's what passes for merit in their environment. And I find it immensely satisfying that I'm arguing this point with a Clinton supporter; It demonstrates the oligarch-apologist mindset.