(CNN) A new Quinnipiac University poll has a striking result: 49% of people said they believe President Donald Trump to be a racist while 47% believe he is not.

Pause and digest that: Half the country -- HALF -- thinks the elected President of the United States harbors racist views.

That's a remarkable finding. Full stop.

What explains it? No one thing.

Here are the two most obvious options.

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