That is a much mis-understood point. And since Romney exceeded McCain's votes, the real reason he lost is because the democrat voters were more energized for Obama. The 47% comment by Romney scared the heck out of democrats. If my personal democrat contacts are any indication, the only republican they will consider switching party loyalty is for Trump. Ted Cruz will bring democrats out of the wood work to vote for Hillary.
Yes, and more important, the fact that Romney was ashamed of his wealth. Trump embraces it. He says, “I’m really rich, and I want you to be really rich too.” He doesn’t say, “I’m really rich, but I shouldn’t be,” which was Romney’s message. You can’t believe how that message of getting rich plays to kids and younger people from the inner city.