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"Trump did not win the 2016 presidential election solely on the votes of his base; he won it after he..." — Jamelle Bouie
Trump did not win the 2016 presidential election solely on the votes of his base; he won it after he consolidated wavering Republicans and persuaded just enough moderate and independent voters in the right places - essentially the bare minimum - to back him over Hillary Clinton.
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