“Anxiety about terrorism advantages Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump”? Not according to a more valid poll than the one cited below. The more credible poll was based on significant national polling averages, which placed Trump ahead of Clinton; plus it was conducted in July, instead of seven months ago, as was the case in the American National Election Studies pilot study.
The smear job in Vox below claims that Trump “has less expertise on foreign policy than Clinton, and anxious citizens want expertise, not just threatening rhetoric.” Yet clearly a concern about the Obama administration’s mishandling if the jihad threat has been a significant factor contributing to Trump’s rise. Clinton may have so-called “expertise,” but not proven reliability, and has not been trustworthy in national security matters.
She won’t even admit the nature of this jihad threat; she is being sued for wrongful death and defamation by two parents whose children were murdered in the Benghazi jihad attacks, and is neck-deep in email scandals and corruption.
Also, let’s not turn a blind eye to the scrubbing of ISIS intelligence reports for “political reasons” that was done at senior levels under Democratic leadership. It was reported that a “special congressional joint task force has officially confirmed what has been suspected for months: The Obama administration through U.S Central Command scrubbed intelligence reports showing the rise of ISIS as a critical threat to the United States and the world. The reports were altered for political purposes to present a rosier, less threatening picture of the terror army to the American people.”
Trump does not simply spew out “threatening rhetoric,” as claimed in the report below. He outlined issues of terrorism, immigration and national security here. He discusses a dysfunctional immigration system that puts Americans at risk; points out that Sharia is anti-gay, anti-woman and incompatible with Western values; and says that the truth needs to be told about what he terms radical Islam to preserve Western freedoms. He speaks of arriving at viable solutions through teamwork, cooperation and intelligence-gathering at every level of government, involving both domestic and foreign policy.
“Anxiety about terrorism advantages Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump”, Vox, by Bethany Albertson and Shana Kushner Gadarian, July 29, 2016:
Whether the threat is terrorism, immigration, infectious disease, or the economy, American political life is often frightening, and 2016 is no exception. Recent terrorist attacks in Europe and the United States have made terrorism salient to American voters.
In January 2016, 69 percent of respondents in the American National Election Studies pilot study said that they were worried (either moderately, very, or extremely) about terrorism in the near future. In a May 2016 Gallup poll, 87 percent of respondents said that terrorism and national security are very or extremely important to their vote for president.
During a presidential race, these events naturally raise the question: Does either candidate benefit from terrorism anxiety? Based on our book, Anxious Politics: Democratic Citizenship in a Threatening World, we expect that worries about terrorism benefit Hillary Clinton, not Donald Trump, despite the traditional advantage the Republican Party has on national security issues.
While terrorism fears generally benefit the Republican Party, this advantage does not necessarily extend to Trump because he has less expertise on foreign policy than Clinton, and anxious citizens want expertise, not just threatening rhetoric.
When politics is threatening and citizens are frightened, particularly by events that are dramatic and deadly, people want protection and look to leaders and institutions that can keep their physical selves, their families, and their nation safe and whole. For representative government to function properly, citizens must put at least minimal trust in the actors who govern on their behalf. One method by which people cope with the uncertainty and negative affect that underlie political anxiety is to trust expert political actors to protect them from threats.
How do citizens know who the trustworthy experts are? In some policy areas, relevant expertise is easily identified. For instance, in experiments we’ve done related to public health, people worried about infectious diseases (like H1N1 or swine flu and smallpox) become more trusting of medical experts (e.g., doctors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) to provide them information, but they do not become more trusting of political actors with no medical background.
In a study on smallpox anxiety, we varied the description of the US surgeon general, as either a doctor with expertise in infectious disease or as a political appointee. Anxious respondents were more trusting in the surgeon general when she was described as an expert, but not when she was described as a political appointee. Anxious citizens want to put their trust in actors and institutions they believe will help them cope with the threats that are making them anxious in the first place.
In policy areas where expertise is less clear-cut, we find that anxiety tends to benefit the party that “owns” the policy. Political parties maintain “issue owning” advantages on select policy areas where the party is seen as more competent, more consistent, and more active based on the party’s priorities and constituency.
On owned issues, parties appear more sincere and committed to delivering policy and generally focus rhetoric on owned issues. We find anxious respondents consider the owning party to be most knowledgeable about the policy and have the most capacity to give useful information, and trust the owning party more than the less expert/non-owning party.
Much of the time when the threat is terrorism, this threat is a boon for the Republican because the GOP has a longstanding ownership advantage on national security. That is, voters tend to say that they trust the Republicans to “handle” national security more than the Democrats. In the post-9/11 era, concerns over terrorism increased trust in Republican President George W. Bush and support for more hawkish foreign policy aligned with the Republican Party, and decreased support for Democratic President Barack Obama.
The same dynamics play out in other countries. In Israel, terrorism and rocket attacks increase votes for right-wing parties, which are also advantaged on security issues. Yet recent Washington Post/ABC polling shows that 50 percent of respondents say they trust Hillary Clinton to handle terrorism, compared with 39 percent who say they trust Donald Trump more.
Clinton’s advantage over Trump on the issue of terrorism grew from the month before, where she only had a 3 percentage point advantage over Trump (47 percent versus 44), despite the fact that more people say the Republican Party can do a better job dealing with terrorism at home.
Why does the Republican Party advantage not transfer to Trump? Our work suggests that anxious citizens put their trust in leaders and policies they believe can protect them and help them cope with threats and use issue ownership as a proxy for expertise. In the 2016 election, it is Clinton who is advantaged on foreign policy expertise, having served as secretary of state and on the Armed Services Committee during her time in the Senate.
Trump has no formal foreign policy experience, and many Republican foreign policy experts have indicated their opposition to him or outright endorsement of Hillary Clinton. The types of “protective” policies that Trump offered in the wake of the Paris attacks, including a ban on Muslim immigration, the use of waterboarding on suspected terrorists, and killing their families, are more popular among Republican primary voters than among general election voters…

Margaret says
The media has truly lost their mind.
mortimer says
Agree with Margaret. The media and public have itchy ears for news that reassures them everything is under control and Obama’s policies are working… if even the reverses is true. They want to believe in nonsense.
False information costs lives.
Mark Swan says
You are right mortimer, good analysis.
Shane says
The liberal MSM is doing all that it can to harm Trump; they know that Trump will go after them for their dishonesty.
Guest says
MSM has been lying about Trumps poll ratings. He’s been doing better then they say. They just want us to believe Hillary is winning.
Jay Boo says
It boggles the mind to witness the contortions much of the MSM go through to scrub Hillary clean.
Sharia is anti-gay, anti-woman.
Therefore, people like Rachel (‘Mad Cow’) at MSNBC are anti-gay, anti-woman.
Richard Paulsen says
To allow islam and to stop those criticizing. How many feel calm and safe about that? Not normal.
Jay Boo says
Hillary has psycho-eyes.
She barks and growls when not on her ‘meds’.
Guest says
Keep that in mind. Hillary may actually be on medication.
mortimer says
Hillary and Saudi Arabia and Turkey decided to remove Assad, whereas he was a staunch American ally. Both Turkey and Soddy Barbaria want a pipeline through Turkey to Europe. Putin does not want Europe to have Soddy oil and gas since Russia would then lose most of its European customers and would need to reduce their prices to pennies on the dollar.
miriamrove says
Hillary is in bed with terrorists like MB. m
Angemon says
Anxious about what? Not having enough terrorism?
miriamrove says
well said. M
Jay Boo says
Thin Skinned hateful Hillary is hiding out.
The Muslim funded MSM tell us how wonderful she is.
Angemon says
Off-topic.
Speaking of Hillary:
duh swami says
She wants to be Yuri champion…Odd, Allah wants that too…
Walter Siieruk says
On the subject of Hillary Clinton and corruption. There are many aspects that concerning Hillary and corruption that may be gone over. To become specific about the one in which Hillary uses her “know how” in governmental way to preform political favors for those who in high positions who made larges “donations” to the “Clinton Foundation” is nothing less then Hillary receiving a bribe. That’s just what it is. Such unethical behavior on the part of Hillary Clinton is a strong reminder that the Bible teaches that only a wicked person accepts bribes, Proverbs 17:23. The United States of America does not need that wicked character , Hillary Clinton ,as President.
Daniel Triplett says
Hillary has already surrounded herself with Muslims, Muslim sympathizers, and Muslims with extensive familial backgrounds in Iran. Huma Abadin comes to mind, with a love for Iran and her large family still living there. Perhaps Huma could become our new National Security Advisor.
If Hillary gets in the Oval, the Islamic Republic of Iran will surely get the nuke arsenal about which they’ve always dreamed. Then Tel Aviv, Manhattan, and/or DC will pay a VERY heavy price for the fools in America who put that felon in power.
Ashley says
This is going to be one hell of an election.
I’m not crazy about Trump. Far from it in fact. But the alternative is unacceptable.
I hope Trump can keep his shit together and put the screws to Clinton during the debates. He certainly has the ammo, but not necessarily the skills. He’s crass, egotistical, and tends to wander off the reservation. He NEEDS to grill Clinton on Benghazi. He NEEDS to expose her association with Islamic interests, including the Muslim Brotherhood. He NEEDS to expose her laundry list of lies and DEMAND she explain herself.
I worry he may fuck up the tremendous opportunity that the upcoming debates will offer. He NEEDS to be civil, diplomatic, and engaging.
Trump really needs to contract Mr. Spencer to be his speechwriter.
gravenimage says
Pretty much my take, Ashley.
Daniel Triplett says
Agreed, although I’ve always liked, respected, and supported Donald Trump. He’s always been my first choice. He’s the only 1 out of the 16 who sees the Islamic threat and has the balls to discuss it publicly (albeit he still has some learning to do).
DJT can’t be a pussy in the debates like Twit Romney was. America wants a fighter. He is one, and needs to come out swinging and kicking-ass hard non-stop, UFC MMA style, until she’s knocked out down for the count. But he also can’t be the 8th Grade bully with the name-calling. He must find the persuasive sweet spot in the middle.
Hillary has SO much dirt on her; so many crimes; so much blood on her hands. This ought to be easy if he stays focused. Hillary is a lousy debater too. She’s horrible without a prepared speech. Even with a tele-prompter, she’s never had the oratory magic her husband had. But DJT is charismatic, witty, quick, and can be genius with off-the-cuff, unscripted answers.
I totally agree with you on his choice of advisors. He has some highly regarded, prestigious Counter-jihadists who just don’t get the problem (and solution), and would give him bad advice–Sebastian Gorka comes to mind. I like John Bolton a lot though, and hope he’s our next SECSTATE.
Robert is the man I’d most trust on the national scene to give the POTUS the straight, unvarnished truth about Islam and its threat. Robert deserves a window office in the White House, a very short walk from the Oval.
Donald Trump is no idiot, for sure. The future of the Free World and Civilization hinges on these three debates.
Ashley says
You are indeed fortunate that you solidly support Trump, Daniel. Alas, I feel I’m reduced to opting for the lesser of the two evils…a position I deeply resent.
I do take comfort that Trump will likely surround himself with savvy advisors… I shudder to think of those Clinton will bring on board in her administration if elected.
Trump is a wild card…no pun intended. I personally don’t care for the dude. His character flaws are many. I don’t find him charismatic, humorous, or refreshing. I think he’s a touch crazy and EXTREMELY self-absorbed. I’m not even convinced he’s in this race for the right reasons.
And yet I don’t think he is dangerous. Clinton clearly is.
We can agree that the debates will be paramount, and Trump MUST deliver. Again, he has the ammo, but can he strike and strike HARD?
I think we would all like to see Robert Spencer on the White House payroll…
Daniel Triplett says
But pretty much all politicians, especially at the Senate and Presidential level are narcissists with huge egos, in it for the power.
The only difference with Trump is he wears it on his sleeve. He’s uncensored, and I like that about him. Sure, there’s an occasional gaffe, but mostly we’re hearing exactly what he’s thinking, and Americans are liking what they hear. The man, even among a huge field of 16, has earned more Republican votes than any other man in history.
Daniel Triplett says
As a woman especially Ashley, you’re not alone in your opinion of our Candidate.
Close to 70% of women have an unfavorable view of him.
And that’s definitely going to be a problem he needs to assuage before the General Election.
[Interesting side note, and FACT: Without suffrage, not one Democrat would’ve ever been elected POTUS] But of course I’m not suggesting we rescind women’s right to vote.
Ashley says
Thanks, Daniel. You’ve been a real sport fielding my comments and concerns. I mean that sincerely.
Very true. My dad told me when I was a kid that ALL politicians are crooked and corrupt as shit…that was some 50 years ago!
You do make an astute point: Trump wears it on his sleeve, warts and all. I will NEVER warm up to the man. But Hillary and her sidekick Huma Abedin scare the bejesus out of me.
I’ve enjoyed engaging with you. You’re respectful and direct in your delivery.
Fingers crossed Trump can do the same in the debates.
Best,
Ashley
Trico says
Ashley, I suspect your views on trump may largely be derived from the distortions of the Corrupt Mainstream Media. I just posted a video for you entitled “You just think you know Donald Trump. If you watch the video you will see Donald Trump has been espousing his same beliefs going back to the 1980s. Trump is NOT a Politician. If the Media wasn’t Corrupt Trump would be a shoe in for President and both Obama & Hillary would be in prison.
Here’s one more video for you. If you watch this one along with the first one and the video i posted earlier on Trump’s Speech on dealing with Islamic Terrorism, I find it hard to believe you would still have the same opinion of Trump you do now.
If you still do then so be it.
This Video Will Get Donald Trump Elected:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCabT_O0YSM
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Ashley says
PS: Sure…I would embrace a woman president. NOT HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON! And I think DJT is a sexist, misogynist pig.
BUT…I can see fit to put aside my leftist leanings because this is a dire time. My standard political concerns…reproductive rights, affordable health care, the economy, etc. must take backstage to the threat of sharia, jihad and ISIS.
Again…appreciate the thoughtful exchange of views.
Trico says
You Just Think You Know Donald Trump.
Who is the real Donald Trump?
https://mainerepublicemailalert.com/2016/06/28/who-is-the-real-donald-trump/
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common sense says
Even at face value and dismissing Clinton evil (which I can’t) the Trump and GOP at least speak sanity regarding national security. Trump was on point with everything today and he needs to stay that way. He’ll destroy Clinton in the debates.
Watch the dems balk and smirk at every truth laid before them. They are truly feckless, insane liars. I can find a five year old with a better plan than the democratic party as it stands right now
gravenimage says
Study claims those anxious about terrorism favor Hillary over Trump
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Ridiculous if true.
Guest says
It’s not true, it’s lies invented by leftist media.
Kepha says
Indeed, Trump has far less foreign policy expertise than Shrillary Shroooooo–But Shrillary Shroooooo has appallingly little expertise for someone who has served as US Secretary of State. Stand atop Main State at Foggy Bottom and throw an egg into the crowd of her erstwhile underlings as they leave to go home in the evening, and you will probably splatter a few people who probably would’ve done the job better.
However, I also suspect that The Donald, of whom I am far from enamored, will probably prove a quick study on foreign policy if he chooses the right people to advise him.
Trico says
Donald Trump’s Full Speech On Terrorism
Trico says
I hope you will watch & listen ti the entire Trump speech on Terrorism,it’s quite incredible.
Guest says
Who in their right mind would vote for a leftist politician to deal with terrorists?
davej says
Trump is suggesting an ideological test for potential immigrants to the USA.
It seems reasonable that immigrants should aspire to American values, rather than pursue religious and political supremacy with hatred in their hearts for their hosts.
But that’s Islam and it will never change because centuries of inbreeding and hate speech recital have had their debilitating effect.
We must resist this invasion by barbarians who seek to rule over us. The future of free society and the lives of our children depend on it.
Jay Boo says
A for Effort — Nice Try
Hillary’s make-up and wardrobe crew spend all day working on this old hag preparing her for her political ‘glamour shots’ but still fail to HUMANIZE this evil to the core beast even with the soothing lighting and soft focus lenses.
Trico says
“but still fail to HUMANIZE this evil to the core beast ”
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“The Evil That Took Hold Of Hillary Long Ago Rotted Hillary On The Inside
Is Now Rotting Hillary On The Outside. It Is Not A Pretty Sight”
-Trico Lorro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqbDBRWb63s
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Watch This Video & See Why Hillary Clinton Should Skip The Presidency & Go Straight To Prison:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZU-NTiKMno
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“Hillary & Bill Clinton, The Bonnie & Clyde Of American Politics”
– Judge Jeanine Shapiro
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“An Indictment For Hillary Clinton Would Be A Good Idea Followed By A Prison Sentence”
-Rand Paul
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“Mainstream Media Is The Only Thing Holding Up Hillary Clinton’s Failing Campaign”
-Alex Jones, Info-Wars
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New Reality Show: :Stealing The Election” Starring Hillary Clinton & The DNC. Guest Starring Many RNC Members.
I made that up but you never know.
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Vote A or B:
A. Hillary is done in by her Health and goes straight to Hell.
B. Hillary is done in by her Crimes and goes straight to Jail. Hell comes later.
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overman says
lt won’t be long now. Special Services are, apparently, going to reveal to the press next month, that Hillary has Parkinson’s disease. Also, those bizarre head movements are caused by flashing lights and strobes. lt seems they’ve spent $250,000 on special steps in her vehicles to stop her falling.
Thing is, who will they replace her with?
Trico says
who will they replace (Hillary)with?
No one, I ain’t leaving! -Barack Hussein Obama
overman says
Can Obama go in again. ls that legal?
Trico says
“Can Obama go in again. ls that legal?”
No, Obama could stay in office indefinitely IF Martial Law is declared. Some time ago here on JW, I posted a bunch of Obama’s Executive Orders which if read through would show we are being set up for Martial Law. There is so much to share but the people here don’t want to believe so I leave them be. They are not ready.
A few months ago a leader of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement which is funded by George Soros had his cell phone hacked. It was revealed that BLM was planning a “Summer Of Chaos” and had 20,000 people lined up to disrupt the Republican and Democratic Primaries. The goal was to create a race war which would “justify” the imposition of Martial Law. The hacked phone messages also indicated that Lynch was apprised of the plans. Lynch is Attorney General Loretta Lynch. That means Obama also knew. Obama has hosted BLM leaders at the white House.
There are Positive forces working on behalf of Humanity. The disruption of the Conventions did not happen but Summer Of Chaos is still in effect.
The killing of Police Officers in several states and the riots in Milwaukee are evidence of that. The goal is to create a Racial War.
Black Lives Matter is a Terrorist Organization. The Obama Administration refused the request to have BLM classified as such.
The summer is not over and it’s still a ways to the November Election and even longer till January when Obama is supposed to bow out.
Due to the work of the DC Hacking Group, it is now revealed to those who did not know, that George Soros is also involved with orchestrating the Refugee Invasion of Military Age men in Europe, Scandinavia, Canada, New Zealand & the United States.
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“Hacked messages of #BlackLivesMatter leader reveal Obama admin’s plan for ‘summer of chaos’ and martial law”
https://fellowshipoftheminds.com/2016/07/05/hacked-messages-of-blacklivesmatter-leader-reveals-obama-admins-plan-for-summer-of-chaos-and-martial-law/
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“Bombshell Proof Emerges Black Lives Matter Pushing For Martial Law And No Elections After Hacked Twitter DM’s Find BLM Leaders Scheming With Obama Administration”
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“NavyJack – Hacked Messages Discuss the Plan for a Black Lives Matter “Summer of Chaos” Leading to Martial Law”
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“Soros Admits Involvement In Migrant Crisis: ‘National Borders Are The Obstacle’”
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/11/02/soros-admits-involvement-in-migrant-crisis-national-borders-are-the-obstacle/
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“Soros / CIA Plan to Destabilize Europe – Strategic Culture Foundation”
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“George Soros’s Open Society Hacked and Information Leaked Online”
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/08/breaking-george-soross-open-society-hacked-information-leaked-online/
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overman says
Trico, thanks for the information. Wouldn’t surprise me if that’s all true. l can see the formation of a Global Army army around the corner.