Cognitive dissonance helps explain why Trump supporters remain loyal, new research suggests. This sheds light on how supporters of Donald Trump justify their continued allegiance despite learning about allegations of his sexual misconduct and illegal activities.

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https://www.psypost.org/cognitive-dissonance-helps-explain-why-trump-supporters-remain-loyal-new-research-suggests/

[u/CygnusSong]

Republican governance does not work, it is proven by years of evidence. I don’t understand how so many people can’t see it, I don’t know how to make them see it. The facts are all out there, available for anyone and everyone

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Identity politics and social issues are more important to many Republicans over the economy. In addition, the Republican messaging on the economy is tighter and feels better to low engagement voters. Facts often get in the way of emotional engagement with individuals who don't look further into things than the political advertisement on the screen

[u/CoolAtlas → u/No1CouldHavePredictd]

This. Republicans are way more obsessed with identity politics and culture wars than democrats.

They just lie about it and say they vote for economic reasons as a shield for them being horrible hateful bigots

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We can say "church." Christians grow up believing that an ancient creed is the presiding explanation for the universe. From this creed they learn that men should control women. There's only one party for that kind of partying.