I don't think it's just the racism that's propelling him in the polls, it's racism combined with populism.
For some people, being economically liberal can only occur when they feel that the 'other' groups aren't getting in on the deal.
For some people, being economically liberal can only occur when they feel that the 'other' groups aren't getting in on the deal.
On all other issues Trump supporters are more divided. Except for this one, where support is near universal. Trump is the logical conclusion of 40 years of race baiting in politics. This is not about "political correctness", except insofar that that bigotry used to be concealed to avoid harsh social judgement, and now it's just out there in the open. Trump's base consists almost entirely of white people who harbor racial anger. The notion that Trump's campaign is really about class instead isn't borne out by the facts. To the contrary, it's a refusal to acknowledge the obvious.
[1]http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/27015...