But you’re ignoring what the poll actually said:
Bob’s policies are “a lot better”. But Jim’s are fine. It’s not great lousy, it’s better/fine.
And what’s better/worse is subjective. I mean, if I’m a neo-nazi, any white power policy is a big improvement over a DEI heavy policy.
For that matter, the two may be mutually exclusive. For example, IRL, one of my policy wants is a much greater requirement for responsibility for those in power - anti-corruption legislation, enforceable morality codes with teeth, etc.
So Bob’s going to make these policies happily which would put himself in jail? Not bloody likely. So what the poll is saying is (IMHO) that Bob is a great candidate for some, unmentioned, specific edge policy that YOU, the voter wants, and will you support it to get what you want, over any other requirement.
It’s not the best written poll - it’s IMHO trying to be too cute in saying “This has nothing to do with the current political climate in the US, no way, no how”.
For that matter, we’re not just talking (using puzzlegal’s Clinton example) about credible allegations of rape, but also possibly murder per the OP. We’re not talking about JUST a philandering, rapist, corrupt, grifting thug, but someone who will kill others.
No. Do not give that person cover or power.