Can Trump Win the Silicon Valley Vote?

Can Trump Win the Silicon Valley Vote?

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The transcript discusses the political leanings of tech sector workers, who tend to support Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton. It highlights the importance of the delegate race in the California primary for Sanders. The text also explores Silicon Valley's limited support for Donald Trump, with few donations compared to other candidates. Despite some conservative figures like Peter Thiel supporting Trump, many in the tech industry, including Marc Andreessen, lean towards Clinton. The tech industry often hedges its bets politically, aiming to align with likely winners.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political figure do tech sector employees generally align with more closely?

Joe Biden

Bernie Sanders

Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus for Hillary Clinton in the California primary?

Gaining media attention

Winning the popular vote

Securing the delegate race

Raising more funds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the tech sector's financial support for Donald Trump compare to other candidates?

Significantly lower

About the same

No support at all

Significantly higher

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tech investor is a delegate for Donald Trump?

Jeff Bezos

Elon Musk

Marc Andreessen

Peter Thiel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common strategy for industries, including tech, regarding political donations?

Avoiding political donations

Donating only to local candidates

Hedging bets by supporting multiple candidates

Supporting only one candidate