I'd wager the second half of your wager is wrong. Very few people do any policy research, but they don't just do what they're told - instead they vote for the c

I'd wager the second half of your wager is wrong. Very few people do any policy research, but they don't just do what they're told - instead they vote for the candidate they identify with most closely. In a representative democracy this is probably the most sensible strategy, as you're choosing the person who will do what you would do in any given situation