People ARE irrational.
We conservatives cherry-pick data to support our worldview. So do liberals.
Bias is a part of human nature and every one sees the world differently. No two people agree on everything.
That’s true even if you’re married - you won’t always agree with your partner.
What to make of the election? Scott Adams says feelings and your personal hunches matter more than the facts.
People decide first and look at the data later.
We are like radios: we can tune some things in, other things out.
Hopefully we look for the “announcer” who makes the most sense.