The only thing poisoning our politics is Trump and those otherwise decent Republicans who feel some bizarre need to defend him.
you think it might be because they see the bottom rung people the democrats are running?
First of all, that is such a rhetorical comment to be made. And I'll explain clearly:
In 2016, none of the Republicans that were running didn't care about the issues we were facing - and yes, still are facing - so they wouldn't have qualified who I wanted for President. So, there was Trump.
I wouldn't vote for any Democrats - even if my life depended on it. And my life doesn't depend on them.
When it came down to "Crooked" Hillary and Trump. My choice was Trump. I wanted what Trump ran on during his campaign. That was to "Build the Wall" and stop illegals coming here when they don't belong here. I was for a thriving economy. I know it isn't perfect - but it is much better than it has been lately. Yes, these issues so far both needs work.
I don't believe in "sanctuary" cities. Because, that only opens the floodgate. And Amnesty for illegal immigrants is not the answer. Amnesty for legal immigrants who want to make a better life here, I would approve.
I will admit that Trump's foreign policy sucks. But that's another issue for another day.
I understand you (and those on the left) will not ever agree. And we can always agree to disagree.
At the time - in 2016 - I voted for Trump, because I wanted my America back. But not just my America. But for America for all.