In November Donald Trump could become the first Republican to win the popular vote in a presidential election since 2004.
Donald Trump could receive a major boost to his political authority if he's selected as the Republican presidential candidate and wins the popular vote in November, according to a prominent political scientist.Professor James Vike, an expert in United States politics who teaches at Widener University, told Newsweek such a victory would enable Trump to 'wield the popular mandate card in hopes of convincing legislators and rivals to consent to presidential wishes.
'They wield the popular mandate card in hopes of convincing legislators and rivals to consent to presidential wishes in that early period. This argument seems most compelling when the victor receives a majority, rather than prevailing in a plurality vote.
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