Why anyone thinks Trump is a conservative — OR THAT HE HAS TO BE — seems illogical. His history is as “The Deal Maker”. He has supported politicians on both sides of the aisle and held a variety of positions ranging from far right to far left and anything in between.
It appears to me that the folks supporting Trump aren’t all that concerned about his political bonafides — conservative or otherwise. One of the biggest attractions to Trump (if not *THE* biggest attraction) is that he flips the finger to both parties. He’s equally despised by both political parties.
He’s the “grudge” candidate.
Now it’s certainly more than just that — no one would support him if he was *only* the “grudge” candidate, so he has to do & say things in his “negotiation” with the voters. He’s working a deal. It’s what he does. So he can be expected to use all of his deal-making talents to close the sale. And we all know with Trump, it’s *all* about the deal. Do anything; Say anything; Be anything — just close the sale.
And so far it appears to be working to his advantage. Love him or hate him, you have to admire his ability to attract voters from both sides that, prior to this campaign, it would have been reasonably questionable to find them in agreement with his former political views/positions.
Well written.
This is why the Krauthammers are at a loss to understand.
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/428354/donald-trump-muslim-ban-absurd