Discuss the potential consequences of underestimating the intelligence and emotional maturity of voters.
Only if they're idiots. On election day I was stunned to realize just how many idiots there are in the United States. Real splash of ice-cold water in the face.  I had been giving people far too much credit before that day. I know better now. That realization was my biggest and most useful take away.  And that's why I don't pay much attention when a talking head or disgruntled Trumpnut offers up a "reason" for why Trump won.  The reason is obvious:  Overwhelming stupidity and emotional immaturity on the part of the American voter. And that, my friends, is what will guide politics in the future:  Never overestimate the intelligence and emotional immaturity of the American conservative.