I know far too many Republicans who have defected to believe Trump is running strong.

[Zynx]

I know some dozens of Republicans personally and professionally. Most of them hate Trump as much as I do. Some are just leaving the top of the ballot blank, some are voting Johnson or McMullin, and some are going all the way to Hillary. I don't think a single one abandoned Romney, McCain, or Dubya.

As a result, when I see that TargetSmart data saying that 28% of registered Republicans are defecting, I can believe it to an extent. I'm thinking more like 15% or so, but that seems more in line.

[duffyduff]

1. I totally agree with this, especially with women.

This year is an anomaly. The GOP voters are not voting party in the presidential contest the way they have done in the past.

[Zynx]

3. Yeah, I don't know any Republican women, aside from this one malevolent creature, who are voting

for Trump. These were reliable Scott Walker and Romney voters.

[NoGoodNamesLeft]

8. Hispanic voters tend to be fairly conservative

And are often registered Republicans.

Any state that has a high percentage of Hispanic voters (including Texas) is likely to get a good percentage of Republican votes for Hillary.

[duffyduff]

10. Trump has been playing the racism card.

It is no wonder minority Republicans are ditching Trump.

[LisaL]

2. In FL, a lot of registered republicans might be Hispanic (Cuban in particular).

So that could explain bigger than average number of defection.

[Zynx]

4. Yeah. I also bet he's doing especially poorly with Jewish Republicans.

[madaboutharry]

9. I agree.

[NoGoodNamesLeft]

11. Exactly...

And keep an eye on Texas...I predict Hillary will win Texas. Almost 25% of eligible voters in Texas are Hispanic and Trump woke the voting beast.

[Johnny2X2X]

5. Same here

I work for a military contractor where everyone has to have a degree to work there and most are Reps and ex military. My circle there is maybe 150 people, I know of zero voting for Trump. I know of many voting Hillary which will be the first time try vote Dem. I know many who won't vote.

[Zynx]

7. My father is friends with a lot of corporate Republicans who are defecting as well.

Part of it is that they don't consider themselves Republicans anymore after all of this.

[madaboutharry]

6. I personally know three republicans who aren't voting for him.

1. Voting for Johnson
2. Not voting for president
3. Not votiing for president

They are the only republicans I know. So according to my survey, no republicans are voting for Trump!

[Dawson Leery]

12. I know of several business owners who are with Hillary

even though they ID as Republican.

The working class whites are going heavily with Donnie.

[Zynx]

13. I'll be honest that I don't know that many working class whites, but those that I do know have been

Republican for years and years.