@mystery-ak@libertybele"Why would 'smart voters' place their trust in Democrats during the 2018 elections?"
Because Trump is a liar, can't be trusted, changes his mind every day, and is disgusting in his behavior. Historical voting patterns show Democrats and Republicans are about 50-50; it is the Independent vote added that causes a person to be elected, and the Independents can't stand Trump and will vote for a Democrat instead of the party of Trump in order to show their displeasure/disgust of Trump.
The reason this will happen is, Independents don't follow every political happening every day and they vote from emotion as they are not attached to either party. They see a man who can't control himself, does irresponsible tweets, lies, and they won't vote for his party. They are a fickle group since they don't keep up with politics like party members do.
I spent over 12 years studying voting patterns for the Republican Party. We knew we had to attract Independents or we would lose. I seriously think Independents won't vote for Trump's party again because Trump the man, his presentation, is what they see/hear and their vote will come from that, not what is happening behind the scenes, whether that is good or bad.
I won't answer personal attacks.