Do you think she’s stupid? Of course she knows how far they’ll go—she’s already experienced more of their shenanigans than probably anyone else in the country.
Bristol’s got Levi reeled back in and Todd’s emails have already been thoroughly examined and aired. It’s part of her identity and appeal by now not to have the button-down staidness of the upper-middle-class. She’s not running from her working-class roots and that’ll help her win votes.
I think you’re wrong, but nothing I can say will ever change your mind. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens.