[prisoner6]

I can’t put my finger on it

Insincerity. Perceived or not, INSINCERITY!

There ya go.

[I_Like_Spam]

Insincerity. Perceived or not, INSINCERITY.

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I think you hit the nail on the head here.

Perception is reality in politics, particularly in polling.

[savage woman]

I agree. I put my finger on it. The word is “snidely”.