Sometimes, conservative politicians' messages can seem to exploit voters' racial anxieties. Most obviously, progressive candidates might be able to win over conservative voters who also support racial equality by convincing them that the conservative candidate is exploiting bigotry. (National Security PAC)Mendelberg found that initially, the advertisement nudged racially conservative white Americans to support George H.W. An ad released by the Hillary Clinton campaign says white supremacist and alt right leaders support Donald Trump for president. As Clinton charges Trump with racism and Trump responds, the two candidates have a chance to compete for moderate and conservative white voters who are put off by prejudice.

Source: Washington Post August 26, 2016 17:58 UTC