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I was responding to this post here. That may clarify why I chose the wording I did.

I find Trump to be the candidate I agree with more than any other since Reagan. I support him whole heartedly, without reservation.

I have some reservations on some of his positions, but I still support Trump in November and I will be voting for him. The alternative is too terrible to contemplate.

The way you put it, it sounds like you are holding your nose to vote for him, like we all did for McCain and Romney. I'm curious as to why you implied that, and what reasons you will give for what you said.

"Holding your nose" is your term, not mine. Do I agree with Trump on all things? No. Specifically I don't agree with his promise to leave entitlements untouched, I don't agree with is proposal to replace Obamacare rather than just repeal it, I don't agree with his proposals to cut taxes and increase spending without offsetting spending cuts. But what is the alternative? Increased spending in all areas. Increased taxes. Expanded Obamacare. So given that the choice is a no brainer. I don't view that as "holding my nose". I view that as voting for the better of two candidates.

Holding your nose to vote is a term that has been used for a long time, it's not just my term.

I held my nose and voted for McCain and Romney. The alternative was too overwhelmingly nauseating.

Like this article, I have no serious reservations about Trump if he wins, those reservations I have are small. I think he's the best candidate since Reagan.

I mistakenly voted FOR HW and W Bush, now I see them as lesser of two weevils that I should have held my nose for. It's really been since 1984 that I can vote with this kind of overwhelmingly positive reasoning. Pulling the lever for Trump will be easy, I will do it with confidence and peace knowing he should make a great president.