How many people are really “Trump supporters” and how many are just sick of the establishment political class? At one point, 60% of the GOP support went to outsiders Trump, Carson and Fioirina, all non politicians (except maybe Fiorina since she ran for senate once before). Add in Paul and Cruz who situate as ‘outsiders in the tent’, and its higher. And Rubio who is young and fresh to national voters. The point you see is that the rank and file are sick of the do noting GOP.
The GOP was given the most massive mandate in 2 generations, basically before the ratification of Obamacare. Dems forced it through by breaking long agreed to and estsblish parliamentary procedures. GOP did nothing at all. They did not give any bills for Obama to veto. If they had maybe it would be different. Instead they pretended to be in opposition when in fact they colluded with the Dems. They feared the loss of cash from the party. They deserve to lose the majority. And the people are right to ignore them. The party bosses and supporters are apoplectic over Trump. They don’t get it. For some, their true interests are revealed when they say they will support Hillary over Trump. This means they are pro waste, pro largesse, pro big government, pro corruption etc. they only talk about smaller government when they need money and votes mI am not really much of a Trump fan. But the party has done nothing to earn my vote. So they can jump in a lake as far as I’m concerned.
I think the fall-back position for Trump supporters is Cruz and after that, all bets are off. Most don’t think Carson has the ability to pull this off, Snarly Carly annoys people, the entire party dislikes Jeb and Rubio should go home and have some cookies and milk.