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Donald Trump spent less money on the election than Hillary Clinton maybe a counter example that people don't like

by khc 7y ago

eej71 7y ago
I think that this is true, though I have no numbers to back it up. He appeared to run a cost effective campaign. The endless free coverage provided by pundits and commentators who continuously mocked was transformed (by him) into a strength. He also made full use of social media to reach as many people as he could. I'd be hard pressed to name another candidate who so effectively used twitter. The slogan and the hats too. Make fun of him all you want - but it was an effective and cheap marketing campaign. More importantly - its a message that resonated with a lot of people. That's how you win elections.
- octonion 7y ago
  Populists win elections by scapegoating groups like Jews, socialists, intellectuals, Muslims, blacks or immigrants (depending on which year it is).
  - eej71 7y ago
    This is a popular narrative, but I suspect the reality is - many of these named groups also voted for Trump. Consider this front line report in Ohio. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/21/outside-coastal-bubbles-to-say-america-is-already-great-rings-hollow https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/21/outside-coas... "“OK. You want to talk about Trump? I voted for Trump!” I asked him if he was pulling my leg. He laughed. “No way. I may be a Muslim, but I am a businessman first and I am not stupid. Many Muslims here did. Under the table.” He added with a big smile: “We are Americans. We have diverse views also.”"
    - jascii 7y ago
      Anecdotal evidence is no evidence. The vote-count statistics in high-minority districts do not back up your suspicion.
      - refurb 7y ago
        Trump got 29% of Hispanic vote, 29% of Asian vote and 37% of the “other” vote. Clearly there are a lot of minorities who voted for him.
        eej71 7y ago
        Not sure why you are getting the down votes...
leftyted 7y ago
Yes, she outspent him 2:1: https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/graphics/2016-presidential-campaign-fundraising/ https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/graphics/2016-presidentia...

Donald Trump spent less money on the election than Hillary Clinton maybe a counter example that people don't like

by khc 7y ago

Donald Trump spent less money on the election than Hillary Clinton maybe a counter example that people don't like

I think that this is true, though I have no numbers to back it up. He appeared to run a cost effective campaign. The endless free coverage provided by pundits and commentators who continuously mocked was transformed (by him) into a strength. He also made full use of social media to reach as many people as he could. I'd be hard pressed to name another candidate who so effectively used twitter. The slogan and the hats too. Make fun of him all you want - but it was an effective and cheap marketing campaign. More importantly - its a message that resonated with a lot of people. That's how you win elections.

octonion 7y ago
Populists win elections by scapegoating groups like Jews, socialists, intellectuals, Muslims, blacks or immigrants (depending on which year it is).
- eej71 7y ago
  This is a popular narrative, but I suspect the reality is - many of these named groups also voted for Trump. Consider this front line report in Ohio. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/21/outside-coastal-bubbles-to-say-america-is-already-great-rings-hollow https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/21/outside-coas... "“OK. You want to talk about Trump? I voted for Trump!” I asked him if he was pulling my leg. He laughed. “No way. I may be a Muslim, but I am a businessman first and I am not stupid. Many Muslims here did. Under the table.” He added with a big smile: “We are Americans. We have diverse views also.”"
  - jascii 7y ago
    Anecdotal evidence is no evidence. The vote-count statistics in high-minority districts do not back up your suspicion.
    - refurb 7y ago
      Trump got 29% of Hispanic vote, 29% of Asian vote and 37% of the “other” vote. Clearly there are a lot of minorities who voted for him.
      - eej71 7y ago
        Not sure why you are getting the down votes...

leftyted 7y ago

Yes, she outspent him 2:1: https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/graphics/2016-presidential-campaign-fundraising/ https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/graphics/2016-presidentia...