I asked a friend of mine who works in a large hotel what he was hearing. His reply:
“I do talk quite a bit with guests (when it comes up) about the current political situation (though technically we aren’t supposed to) . I have to say that nine out of ten are on the same page... WORRIED about the country’s future - particularly older guests. Most like either Trump or Cruz. I do interact with a broad spectrum of people and the consensus is encouraging, I have to admit. I really feel sorry for the elderly couples as they worry the most. When I tell them what I’m telling you they take a lot of comfort. Funny that you ask. There are a lot of worried and stressed people out there. Hopefully they represent the largest voting block in November!
I personally like Trump. He may not be perfect but he’s a total Washington outsider, expresses the outrage we all feel, and DOESN’T put up with the political BS.”
I think I've seen Ben Carson stickers the most as I drive through town. I've only seen one Cruz sticker a few Bernie stickers and no Trump stickers.
The liberal women here like to use their 'Blue Girl, Red State' stickers on their vehicles. In response on my wife's car, I've got the 'Red Girl, Red State' sticker showing a woman holding a baby and an AR-15.
“but he’s a total Washington outsider”
Interesting that people have this perception.
He may not have been an elected official or politician but he has never been a Washington outsider.
His contributions, friends and contacts are all insiders, whether Washington or Manhattan/Wall Street.
Washington outsiders don’t have the Clintons come to their wedding.
I’m not trying to berate you or anything, it’s just odd that people have this idea that he is a Washington outsider.