I did it to make a point. He knew what it would take to get elected and he went for it. Manipulated working class people into thinking he is the great white hope. Obama got elected doing the very same thing but with a different audience. When a pendulum swings far left it will swing equally far right, but in this case it's more like far Trump. He wanted to win and he got what he wanted, but true success is wanting what you get.
I've been reading about this guy for 40 years. Two papers per commuting day into Manhattan. What I do know is this. He's all about himself and doesn't give a **** about our country or our citizens. He doesn't care who he screws as long as he wins. He's all about winning for himself and has convinced others that he can also win for our country. I see through this guy because I know his character. Most New Yorkers do as well.
Do you actually believe he didn't know who David Duke is ? Has he been hiding under a rock for 30 years. He knew but played stupid for his target audience. Wink wink nod nod.