Logic and reason are the foundation of conservatism. It's thinking through the cause and effect of policy, rather than going with what makes us feel good. "Gut," as you put it, is the foundation of liberalism. So long as the liberal feels good as a result of policy, then the policy is good. The actual effects of the policy are irrelevant. But you just inadvertently hit upon in a nutshell why real conservatives don't support Trump at this point. There is still an option that represents logic and reason, analysis of cause and effect, who's policies are guided by outcome, not gut feelings.
Liberalism is based on emotion, not gut.
Instinct or gut incorporates reason, logic, wisdom, experience, morality, vision, even faith and an indefinable quality which balances them all to make a decision.
Are you saying that Jim Robinson isn't a real conservative?
To suggest that logic and reason are not on display in Trump's resume of buildings is just partisan posturing. You are confusing passion for America and a vision of what she once was and could be again with Liberal feel good attitudes.
Feel good people don't build buildings; they wax eloquent and speak at rallies. They also don't spend $100 million of their own money to run for President, crisscrossing the country and speaking without a teleprompter, 2 & 3 times a day to thousands of people, for months at a time. They don't eschew donation to defray the costs so that they will be able to operate in America's interests rather than be bought for special interests.
Tell it to Sweeney.