Forget the pearl-clutching, here are the facts.
General George S. Patton famously noted, “The fog of war works both ways. The enemy is as much in the dark as you are. BE BOLD!!!!!” He was referring, of course, to actual warfare, yet his now oft-repeated adage could apply equally well to analysis in the aftermath of an election – or any seismic event.
For example, President-elect Donald Trump just made one of the most significant political comebacks in history. The foggy days of recrimination in which we now reside, with each flank of the political divide grasping for glory or at straws, is as opaque a period as one might find. Yet, in the dark, damp mist of confusion, data is available that is as illuminating as it is fascinating.
Back to Basics
Let’s start with a statement of fact: The election results should not…
