When Trump and the GOP lose the band-wagon fans

[ThoughtCriminal]

Something that iI think is going to rapidly happen over the next few weeks.

There is a substantial portion of people in our society who rapidly switch loyalties purely on the desire to be attached to the winning team. We see it in sports and it actually happens in politics as well. They are "loyal" fans, until their team starts losing, then they switch or just stay home.

What percentage of voters are like this? I suspect a significant number of low-information voters that see politics as just another kind of tribal sport are a significant part of the GOP base. My unscientific guess: maybe 10-20%.

[NoMoreRepugs]

1. Even if it's 5% of Republicans and 5% of Independents that's a HUGE number.

[lindysalsagal]

2. I believe you're correct. They'll probably stay home. Fine with me.

[Mz Pip]

3. A few percentage points

matters in a close election. I’m hoping enough will be turned off by Trump and his Congressional enablers they will either switch sides or stay home on election day.