He was pro-abortion, pro-gay, anti-2nd amendment, for nationalized healthcare all because of Bush.... I don’t think so. He was a Democrat before Bush2 too.
Sure, he may not be perfect, but he now calls himself a Republican. And, if we just elect enough Republicans, not just a majority, but supersaturation—then a chemical reaction occurs and all Republicans change state and become conservatives.
Besides, he’s popular. Who was the last Republican who was popular?
These statements alone prove his economic incompetence. I wonder if he blames Bush for his long string of failed business ventures.