Trump was the darling of the Republican primary. He didn't appeal to a majority of Republican voters, but his "establishment" competition cancelled each other out by splitting their vote tallies. In that environment, Trump's outrageous statements didn't harm his leading position. There are enough Republican voters out there who feel that the system has let them down. (And to some degree, I agree with them. Outsourcing of manufacturing jobs has hurt this country's economy immeasurably.)
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But now, the whole country is watching. The majority of Americans do not admire Trump's stream of consciousness insults and petty sparring with people (including Republicans) who he feels have slighted him. The majority of American voters, along with an INCREASING number of Republicans, feel that these outbursts are indications of an immature, undisciplined temperament.
That's why Trump's numbers are falling. A lot of people no longer see him as a serious candidate. In fact, the current trend indicates that Trump may damage Republican positions in the House and Senate. Don't blame the system. Blame the man who keeps opening his mouth and making reprehensible statements.
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