Wrong. At least, in terms of Ca Republicans.
The overwhelmingly primary reason Trump is favorable in Ca is due to 1 reason.
Illegal Immigration as a result of the open southern border and unenforced federal immigration law.
The legions of foreigners in the state who are in Ca illegally. Not to mention, who are now able to obtain a CA drivers license (which of course, is good anywhere in the country...or the world for that matter) among the many other associated travesties.
For many/most California Republicans, that's issue #1.
Loss of manufacturing jobs have killed the GOP in CA. That’s high on the list too.
GM Plants in South Gate and Van Nuys: gone
Rockwell in Downey: gone
Todd Shipyards in San Pedro: gone
Steel mills in Fontana: gone
Apple in Garden Grove: gone
Boeing Aircraft in Long Beach- almost gone
Well said.