Good question. I know my point of view changed over about a two month period last summer and has solidified. Of the Republican/conservative women I know not one is for Trump. Pretty varied group. A few hardboiled New Yorkers, another few with young kids, some retired, some working in high-powered medical careers. Not one clutches her pearls or requires a fainting couch.
Most don’t care for Cruz and Kasich isn’t even discussed! They didn’t like Romney or McCain, but sucked it up on Election Day. It’s different with Trump. They can’t stand him.
Thanks SE Mom, your reply underscores my suspicion. Trump’s thin-skinned on Megan Kelly are being seen by many women, including those on our side, as misogynistic (whether true or not).
Here’s the funny thing - as a legal immigrant, Trump appeals to my frustrations re the illegals. I returned to FR after a work related hiatus back to support Trump. I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that if he doesn’t control his immature/off the cuff Twitter reactions, a Trump nomination will damage conservatives’ standing among White women.
I don’t see Trump getting enough votes from Asians/Blacks/Hispanics/Reagan democrats to make up for his loss of Republican White women.
Of course, I may be completely wrong.