Agreed. But if Trump had answered the question in that fashion, he’d instantly lose thousands of votes from the mushy middle, and he’d be fighting off charges of “racism” (more so than he already has to do) for weeks to come.
There is simply no political upside to admitting to wanting the votes of white supremacists. And Trump knows it.
Oh, I completely understand his answer. He’s learning to play the game.
But the game sucks and it’s tiresome. Especially when you’re trying to not offend people who are already inclined to be perpetually offended by everything and everyone who is/are not like them.
There comes a point where you just say “You’re Offended? Gee.. that’s shame. Deal with it.”
As for the mushy middle... is there even a middle left in this country anymore?