You know, as I consider your question, I think you are right. The platforms didn’t make the difference, in fact most didn’t even know the platforms. No arguments made a bit of difference with those who just kept repeating, “I am a lifelong Democrat, I am a lifelong Democrat, I am a lifelong Democrat.”
I tried valiantly for two years to open the eyes of two Libs, to no avail.
I tried it by sending facts and never got a rebuttal.
I pointed out that their family, in Israel, was seriously in danger, with more to come if Hussein was re elected.
Guess who they voted for?
They got what they wanted, I hope that they want what they are about to get.