The Paradox of Erdogan's Popularity Amidst Economic Turmoil.

Despite economic turmoil and slow response to natural disasters, Turkish President Erdogan remains popular due to his cultivation of deep loyalty from conservative and religious supporters, his control over the media, and his ability to navigate the world stage. Erdogan's popularity also seems to be derived from the mere fact of his endurance and the lack of faith in the opposition's ability to fix things. Erdogan enters a runoff election Sunday as the strong favorite against opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu after falling just shy of victory in the first round of voting.