Trump doesn't share my conservative social values, but frankly, the odds of the Republican nominee, much less the next elected president sharing my conservative social values is really low.
But Trump understands the trade issues and would be really good for America's economy. Plus trump gets things done. He is a quick judge of character, and would quickly have people in place to shape up the government, if anyone can.
And at this point the weak economy is hurting America's social values. Fixing the economy is becoming so important that it's starting to climb the list of social issues.
Plus Trump understands business controls and audits. I bet he could make a serious dent in the corruption in government.
And perhaps most importantly. Trump loves America and I don't he is a globalist. Trump would put America first.
All good points.
Trump also has high name recognition even though most people probably have no idea of where he stands politically. That means he might be able to run on a few key issues, such as:
- Smaller government. Promise that many federal employees will hear “You’re Fired!” if he’s elected
- Fiscal conservatism. He should hold his own with anyone the Tea Party likes on this issue
- Fighting corruption and gov’t waste, emphasizing that what happens in government would never be allowed to happen in business, and bringing his business discipline to the job
- Major change in policy to promote business expansion, private investment, and to repeal Obamacare and eliminate or vastly downsize regulatory agencies like DoE, EPA, and Dep’t of Education.
- Strong national defense, return to a military run by professionals not liberal social engineers and wimps.
- Ignore or take neutral stands on social issues.
If he did this, tell me he would not gather very strong support from conservatives, as well as independents and libertarians.