True, but how is he tied with Hillary in the polls? Have half the electorate really gone kookoo ? Are they so desperate for someone new they will ignore everything he says ?
It doesn't matter to his supporters that Donald Trump lies to them. Most of his supporters aren't interested in facts and ignore the danger Trump presents to this country - they are driven by hatred of Hillary Clinton, witness their recent hate-filled national convention. A "successful" despot has to create a boogeyman to rile up their supporters.
"It is easier to fool someone, than to convince them they have been fooled."
For those that don't get it, it means that people need to be more careful, and do good due diligence.