They are split. I talked to so many people who said they liked Thompson but he was “too late” or that they voted for McCain because of his service. The one old guy told me “I didn’t fight for illegal aliens to take over”. He voted for McCain though his second choice was Thompson.
Anybody who voted for McCain because he DOESN’T want illegals taking over has a screw loose. The same with voting for someone because of his service. Jimmy Carter was a Navy Officer. Military service is not a guarantee of anything, including competent governance.