It was not the economy for Trump voters.....but rather fear of losing status.
A study that tells me what I have always known. Only a fool can believed that Trump, a selfish failed businessman can help the poor with economic problems. I refuse to believe that Trump voters are that stupid. I think MOST of them knew exactly what they were voting for.The number one motivation for a huge percent of Trump voters was and is still racism, sexism, homophobia, religion and other isms. Fear that the blacks are taking over!!!! Hispanics and immigrants are taking over!!!!!. Fear of having a female as the leader of the free world. Trump speaks their language. Racists know this. I know this. It's however refreshing to see a study that somewhat agrees with this. It might convince people who continue to insist that alot of Trump voters were mostly motivated by the economy. Some people believe that If only Democrats can do better and be nicer to Trump voters, they will see the light and vote for the party that at least tries to works for everyone ( poor, minorities, muddle class, everyone). Democrats are not perfect, but the difference between the two parties is like day and night. The "economic anxiety" talking point , the "left behind" talking point has become laughable and quite frankly misleading.
I have seen the below question asked over and over by people on our side;
"How is it that the same American public that elected an African American to two terms as US President subsequently elected a president known to have publicly made what many consider to be racist and sexist statement"
Please read the linked study. It is long but worth the read. It answers the above curious question Perfectly. Makes a lot of sense. See......to me, the fact that these people STILL support Trump despite his broken promises to help the poor, rural american farmers, coal miners etc answers my questions. It wasn't really about the econony, was it?