Why Do People Vote for Politicians They Know Are Lying?

Imagine your favorite candy store owner always says they’ll give you free candy every day, but then only gives it to you once a week. Even so, you still go there because you like the candy and trust them, even if they’re not telling the whole truth. People vote for politicians who lie because they believe in their ideas or think the lies will help them win.

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A politician says everyone will get a raise in one year, but the workers still don’t get it, yet they keep voting for them because they like how they speak.
Your neighbor keeps saying the town will build a new park this year, but nothing happens, yet you still believe him and vote for his team every time.
A candidate promises free ice cream for everyone if he wins, but that never happens, yet people still choose to support him.

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