Discussion topic: Among the 31 items compiled by Carl Cannon in the article, which three
factors do you consider to be the most important in explaining the electoral victory of Donald
Trump? Explain why you picked these three.
Although I believe that all the thirty-one items, or reasons, that Carl Cannon explains in
his article played a part in Hillary’s loss over Trump. I also believe that even more factors played
a role in Donald Trump’s victory this past election. Nonetheless I will focus my attention on the
three reasons I believe had the most impact on the results of the 2016 elections.
Beginning with number one on his list: Trump Never Held Elective Office. This reason
not only assured Americans that he was unqualified and lacked experience to be “commander
in chief”, but for millions of Americans who do not agree with politics or how Carl Cannon put
