I’m 55, and I cannot recall ever seeing a presidential candidate signing autographs - not even Reagan. Any FReeper ever seen this?
Is Trump an ideologue absolutely not - he is doer. He has convinced many of us that we can Trust him.
Conservatism is largely a reactionary movement to the encroachment of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness by all sorts of busy bodies and wicked folks. Trump is a reactionary that makes me smile. This all resonates profoundly.
Trump is getting better as a candidate and still loving it. He has this thing wired.
Remember how Governor Clintons campaign had its the economy stupid internally meme to keep them focused on the most import issue of the day? Trump has Make America Great Again as the theme of campaign and it always comes back to that. Keep it Slogan Simple. This guy has focus, leadership, energy, confidence and a surprisingly common touch.
Trump sells people on him - he just keeps making calls and closing. If you have ever wondered what a closer looks like and does watch Trump.
Once he closes you its tough to see yourself switching as he keeps fighting the fear mongers, hand wringers and doubters with substantive white papers, good pressers etc. It is good service after the sell.
Frustrated Trump critics are confused about his rock solid support and willingness to forgive Trumps straying from the ideological reservation. He has made an emotional connection, exposing his visceral love for America and his unwillingness to apologize for our nation.
Trump explains his positions well - Kelo; disagree with him but it was very clear why he thinks the way he does and he does not try to hide his position. Through his honest explanation you see its not about big government willy nilly taking peoples property away. This is an area I disagree with him but I understand him and appreciate he has a cogent argument. Quite franky Trump has built way more stuff than me so I am going to defer to him here and this is not a make or break issue for me with all the other chaos in civilization these days.