In moms case, I think there is a heavy dose of white guilt. They were both in DC in the 60’s and saw a lot of stuff. I dont talk about it much with hem for obvious reasons, but they clearly know that I don’t think I owe anyone anything bless I have personally wronged them.
That was 60-70% of the votes for him in 2008 in my opinion.
It went no deeper than that. They hadn't a clue what he stood for.