70%

[TTUBatfan2008]

...of South Carolina Democratic voters today find Hillary trustworthy. Over 60% of the country finds her untrustworthy. Crazy discrepancy there.

[retrowire]

1. 0.o seriously? nt

[n2doc]

2. Someones haven't been paying attention

Of course, this IS a state that just loves them some Shrub.

[TTUBatfan2008]

3. 49% moderate or conservative

Not exactly the most progressive voters today.

[Rebkeh]

4. I suspect that's a racial divide

In those terms, it makes perfect sense.

[TTUBatfan2008]

5. But why?

The Clintons played the race card against Obama and they implemented terrible policies in the 1990's that have hurt POC as laid out by Michelle Alexander in her book and article.

[HoosierRadical]

9. most of them are going by name recognition

[Rebkeh]

10. Some people don't want to take that chance

Rocking the boat is crazy to some

[TTUBatfan2008]

16. Understand that for sure

But can't understand 70% trusting her. I'll probably vote for her in the general, but I don't trust her.

[draa]

15. The same reason people vote for a Republican.

Propaganda is a powerful thing. We're almost never told the truth so it's no surprise that some folks might not know what her background is. I'm sure some are just Clinton supporters in general but I'd bet a great many don't even know about the FBI investigation. That's how powerful media propaganda is.

The reason I use that example is because I've had people on DU claim that there isn't an investigation. That was a couple of months back, and I'm sure those people now know the truth, but how many people aren't on the internet or still don't know. Quite a few I'd bet.

[HoosierRadical]

7. I'm Black and it doesn't make any sense to me

my people are really starting to annoy me with the Hillary devotion bs.

[Rebkeh]

8. Me too,

Short answer:

Aversion to risk

[TTUBatfan2008]

13. That doesn't explain the trust thing

They are almost the exact opposite of the country at large on the trust issue. I can understand voting for the devil you know, but I cannot understand 70% finding her trustworthy.

[Rebkeh]

20. Some white people trust republicans, even Trump

I don't get that either. Some folks are uninformed and don't follow politics, some do.

[TTUBatfan2008]

21. Well I think celebrity is a big thing.

We are looking at a general election that features two mega celebrities. Policy be damned, it's all about name brand.

[Rebkeh]

22. That's a good point nt

[TTUBatfan2008]

23. Sad huh?

Feels like our country is getting more and more dumbed down by celebrity culture. Trump's political success is pretty good proof of this. Reality TV stars who do nothing of substance to earn their celebrity status.

[HoosierRadical]

14. I suppose, I think people are not researching the issues

and the vast majority of AA elected officials are supporting Hillary, so people are playing follow the leader game.

[Rebkeh]

18. That too

And some are just plain unimformed, just like every other group of people.

[RoccoR5955]

24. If that was true

they wouldn't be voting for Clinton, because she put more of us at risk when she backed her husband's policies. Many of which are the same as her's.

[Rebkeh]

25. I can't make any sense of it

All I know is that misinformed/uninformed people make decisions for any number of reasons. I expect some of that.

What puzzles me the most is that people who are politically engaged, educated in civics, know what's going on and they still make the choice. The only reason I can see is fear, having given in to skepticism that we cannot create the world we want. Cynicism is powerful and very difficult to overcome because it is often masked as "realistic."

There's a time and place to forego idealism for realism. This is NOT that time. But if you're too jaded or just scared, you won't see that.

Some have nothing to lose anyway so they go for it.

Other than that, I got nothin. No idea.

[draa]

6. Well, this is the state that had Mark Sanford as Governor.

I suppose compared to him Clinton does look honest. If only barely.

[Punkingal]

11. And then elected him to Congress after all his crap!

[draa]

17. Ha, I forgot about that.

They're just gluttons for punishment.

[in_cog_ni_to]

12. Okay. That's just stupid.

Kinda tells you why it's a RED STATE. They also overwhelmingly voted for DONALD TRUMP!

Enough said.

Bernie can lose every Southern State and still win the nomination. He really doesn't "need" SC. He'll still get a nice chunk if the delegates.

On to SUPER TUESDAY! He's going to kick her arse on Tuesday.

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE

[cantbeserious]

19. Battered Democrat Syndrome (BDS) - On Display

eom

[emsimon33]

26. Plus South Carolina will vote Republican in the November election

Hillary as the Democratic nominee will ensure that the Republicans take over the country!