When assessing the race for the GOP nomination, registered (R) is what they looked for. My understanding is that Trump is gaining huge traction among the (R) designation.
That doesn't mean what you're saying is untrue, but remember these same democrats cheered when Reagan won the nomination, thought he would destroy the GOP, and that he would be easy to beat.
I wish I understood what Trump was doing, I really do. He's NOT simply a liberal, he's just all over the map, which is why I don't trust him yet.
If nothing else he's shown the other (R) candidates how to handle the media, he's showing the GOPe why you shouldn't play nice, and how to beat them as well as the dems. For that I am grateful and enjoying the show.
I just hope this doesn't bite us in the butt, I love what Trump has done for the race, just don't understand if he has another motive, nor do I trust him. We will see how this unfolds by early next year, it's too early to understand how this Trump phenomenon will play out.