And did you believe that Trump would be the Republican nominee? 

What leads you to believe that 'rational thinking' and US political elections should be contained in the same sentence?

The appeal of the Kardashians, Johnny Depp, Trump's WWF shows, his beauty pageants, "The Apprentice" and all the reality shows and other 'entertainment'  I see on television raises serious questions about that concept.  

When you throw in the absolute ignorance by those who actually register and vote about even basic civics matters (like who even one of their US Senators might be) such a hope (I can't call it a belief) for 'rational thinking' is truly astounding.