(THREAD) A lot of hand-wringing over Monmouth poll showing 74% of Americans believe the "Deep State" manipulates policy. As if this proves Donald Trump has Alex Jones-ified America, or at least that his attacks on the FBI are working. But I'm skeptical. Here's why:
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Here's the question that's attracted so much attention. Asked if there's "a group of unelected government and military officials who secretly manipulate or direct national policy," 27% say definitely and 47% say probably. 2/xpic.twitter.com/387G7hn6eJ
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Replying to @NGrossman81
You have to distinguish if you mean Speacial Interests, PACs, Corporations or Koch, Mercer types too
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Replying to @MarshallSbar
The question specified U.S. government. But I think you're right that some respondents wouldn't make the careful distinction between unelected federal employees and unelected political actors that influence elected officials.
8:42 AM - 20 Mar 2018
from Urbana, IL
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