Excessive loss of American manufacturing jobs coupled with unrestricted immigration have become so onerous to the middle class that many voters understand that something must be done. This is no longer a conservative versus liberal issue, it’s an American issue. It’s not all or nothing for either unrestricted free trade or trade barriers. If the GOPe doesn’t address this issue, then the independent and Democratic voters will look to Bernie and not an all-inclusive Trump presidency. Cruz and Kasich are not going to capture these voters, only Trump can do it.
Agree with your entire statement @ #14