Vibha, a Republican, follows politics closely. Since Donald Trump's nomination, Vibha has paid close attention to his actions and policy proposals, and she has found that she disagrees with Mr. Trump more and more as the 2016 election nears. In casting her ballot for the 2016 presidential election, she switches her party identification to Democratic and votes for Hillary Clinton. Which model of party identification best explains Vibha's decision?

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The running tally model best explains Vibha's decision because it suggests that individuals update their party identification based on new information and experiences, such as disagreeing with a party's candidate or policies over time.

Vibha, a Republican, Follows Politics Closely