I have supported Ted Cruz for a good while and will continue to do so.
That said, I would be more receptive to Trump if he could just say that in past years he did what he had to do and became what he had to become when he was supporting Democrats...because he was, after all, a business guy swimming in the very liberal democrat dominated waters of the Media and NY City. Simply doing what he had to do to win and get what he wanted. That, in reality, however, he was being completely fake back then in order to navigate in those treacherous waters...laughing at them (the Libs) behind their backs all the time. And, that now that he is running for office his true opinions and feelings are what we are seeing...and not just another version of becoming and doing what he thinks he has to do to win and get what he wants.
Asking Conservatives to believe his opinions have “evolved” is just too much of a stretch for me.
That said, should he get the nomination, I will vote for him. Getting a proverbial “pig-in-a-poke” at least leaves open the chance that once in office he will actually prove to mostly be conservative...which is a far better choice than going for someone you know is corrupt to the core and who without a doubt will do and stand for everything that enslaves the American people to big government.
50+ years ago, my dad was in the dry cleaning business. Regularly, a county inspector would come by and inspect the equipment (which was his job). Even if the equipment was in perfect working order, the inspector wouldn’t pass it—unless you grease his palm.
It wasn’t a lot of money, but I could tell it got under my dad’s skin. So, I asked him why he didn’t fight it. He gave me a valuable business lesson.
If he fought it or complained to the county, the inspector would shut down his business. It would be possibly be shut down not just for weeks, but for months. Even if he “won” he would end up out of business.
He told me that many people in government positions treat it as a “pay for play” system. And, those that want to be paid will ensure you play, whether you like it or not.
I don’t blame Trump (or any business) for “contributing” to politicians of any stripe. It’s what they have to do to get things done; it’s what those in power demand: play the “pay for play” game or face punishment.