“The answer, IMHO, is that the Dems supporting Trump are buying into the common wisdom that he would be easiest to beat in the general election.”
Common wisdom, or a head fake? Why would Trump be the easiest to beat when he has double the poll numbers of the closest competitor?
Kind of like Forina claiming that Hillary could destroy Trump when she can’t even come close to Trump herself.
“Why would Trump be the easiest to beat when he has double the poll numbers of the closest competitor?”
Well, my very conservative wife and very conservative older daughter (former USMC) hate Trump. Two of the guys I talked to at church, also conservative, are uncertain they could vote for Trump in the general.
I’d vote Trump over Hillary in a heartbeat, but I wouldn’t expect much if he wins. And I can see how he might well lose a general election. There are a number of conservatives who find him almost as repulsive as Hillary, and who might sit out the election.
No polling numbers there, just talking with some folks I know who voted GWB, McCain and Romney...but who may pass on Trump.
Common wisdom, or a head fake? Why would Trump be the easiest to beat when he has double the poll numbers of the closest competitor?
Polling highest with likely voters among all candidates, or polling highest among likely Republican voters? There's a big difference. Most Democrats wouldn't vote for Trump simply because he is running as a Republican. But more than that, I think Trump supporters underestimate the amount of sheer, frenzied hate the Left is whipping up against him, especially among Hispanics. Trump has become what can only be called a polarizing figure. I think the logic is sound: There are large segments of the population that will make it a point to go out to vote against him because they can't stand the guy.