The big issue the GOP have with Trump is that some of his previous stances read like a Democratic candidate
- Favors abortion rights but respects opposition. (Dec 1999) - (He has reversed his position on this since, but isnt as strong as Cruz or Rubio on it)
- After Supreme Court vote, gay marriage is a reality. (Aug 2015) - (Alot of Republicans now share a similar view, despite the crazy Cruz/Huckabee types)
- Legalize drugs and use tax revenue to fund drug education. (Apr 2011)
- Maybe some climate change is manmade, but not all. (Jun 2015) (Ironically this was shortly after he called climate change a hoax)
- Partner with environmentalists when undertaking projects. (Apr 2010)
- SuperPACs are a disaster and cause dishonesty. (Oct 2015)
- For assault weapon ban, waiting period, & background check. (Jul 2000)
- We must have universal health care. (Jul 2000)
- One-time 14.25% tax on wealth, to erase national debt. (Nov 1999)
- I'm pro-military but I opposed invading Iraq in 2003. (Sep 2015)
http://ontheissues.org/Donald_Trump.htm
The only real area that Trump is a conservative is fiscally, and thats because he runs a giant corporation.