Conservatives weigh Trump as their unlikely ally at CPAC
Conservatives gathering for CPAC express mixed feelings about Donald Trump. They praise early moves and his stance on social issues yet worry about loyalty to conservative orthodoxy, fiscal restraint, and the risk of big spending from his deal oriented approach. Key supporters stressed his ability to energize the movement despite doubts.
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Voters see Trump facing ethics questions in poll
More than half of voters believe Trump acted illegally or unethically while running his businesses as president. The poll shows 28 percent think he did something wrong and 25 percent think he was unethical but not illegal, with 42 percent saying he has done nothing wrong and 6 percent unsure. Independent voters also express concern amid turmoil noted after his inauguration.
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