Using Data to Read Voter Sentiment

The video explores the political landscape during the election, focusing on the Tea Party's transition to Trump supporters and the consolidation of Democrats behind Clinton. It highlights the importance of down-ballot races and the lack of awareness about local candidates. The discussion also covers fundraising trends, noting Clinton's success with large donors and Trump's appeal to small donors. The video emphasizes the need for democratization in political fundraising.

What major shift occurred among Tea Party supporters during the 2016 election?

• They largely became Trump supporters.

• They supported Hillary Clinton.

• They formed a new political party.

• They stopped participating in elections.

What is the significance of down-ballot elections according to the transcript?

• They have no real impact on daily life.

• They are less important than presidential elections.

• They affect crucial areas like education and healthcare.

• They are only important for local businesses.

How did Trump's approach to fundraising differ from traditional methods?

• He relied solely on tech industry support.

• He pioneered a new approach by not focusing on large donations.

• He focused on large corporate donations.

• He avoided fundraising altogether.

Which industry showed overwhelming support for Hillary Clinton?

• Finance

• Manufacturing

• Technology

• Agriculture

What was a notable exception in the tech industry's support for Clinton?

• Elon Musk

• Peter Thiel

• Mark Zuckerberg

• Bill Gates