I don’t trust Trump. He has to win me over and hasn’t yet. He has a year to do so.
Who cares!
Trump Leads and put US first and that’s All I need! Ain’t no better than that! Trump had me from the beginning with borders and a wall. He only gets better as time goes on. Trump Tells It Like It Is. Trump On.
I have been for Cruz since before he announced. I also have some skepticism of Trump based on his past history. I don’t like his shtick (me, me, me) routine either. I also fear he is going to get the nomination and melt down. I have concerns.
With that said, if he follows through on what he says he will do he would (right now) be the most effective leader our nation has seen since Reagan to change things up. His campaign speeches are not very informative, but he has put out a lot of information about what he would do as President that is music to my ears.
Much of the criticism here on FR has claimed he is not giving specifics - I actually like that. Trump is an executive - he himself sums it up perfectly - you give talented people your vision and tell them to make it happen - if it does not you fire them. In that sense he does not come off as wonkish or too focused on details. I like that about him.
All I can tell you is that I understand the reservations you have, but keep an open mind. I trust Cruz more at this point, but even I have to admit that the cartoon figure who came out of nowhere this cycle would likely be more effective at getting the country back on track. Truth be told, at some point I am probably down to ABH (anyone but Hillary), but Trump has made me laugh more than once and cheer pretty often even as I am still not ready to put on a bumper sticker.
Like you said - we have a long way to go.
He doesn't have to: just enough Republicans to make him the candidate against whoever the Democrat's select.
Then is when you'll decide to vote for an imperfect man; who hasn't won you over; or yet another Democrat.