Recall that Trump’s standing with conservatives did not suffer as a result of his comments about John McCain. This is because many are familiar with the McCain backstory and with the mixed blessing that he has been to conservatives. Similarly, GWB left much to be desired as president. Trump did not cite most of these GWB shortcomings, and those that he did cite might have been poorly selected or articulated. The point is that Trump, once again, is not afraid to stand up to Establishment Republicans, this time by questioning the idealized, almost mythical image that they have constructed of GWB. It is this courage and aggressiveness that conservatives are responding to in continuing to support Trump.
Good post, so true! Thank you.