There’s been a battle between the Country Club Republicans and the hard hat Nixon/Reagan/Trump Republicans.
But you make a great point. There’s also a battle between social conservatives vs. libertarian (socially do what you want as long as you don’t hurt other people).
Trump is an interesting guy. He’s super rich but is more at home with the six pack of beer Republicans. He’s also more libertarian on social issues. Don’t see him going after pot or touching the one-issue voter issues (abortion, homosexuals) other than appointing the judges he’s already listed.
There’s a ‘sweet spot’ for the Republican party right where Trump is: Big tent, avoid social divider issues, America first, practical, non-PC, libertarian, and focused on results.
“..Do what you want and don’t hurt other people..”
How about “do what you want & don’t hurt other people” AND DON’T EXPECT OTHERS TO PICK UP THE TAB FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF DOING WHAT YOU WANT!
This is the biggest reason I am against drug legalization of any type.