Add Trump and Carson to that equation. Carson eventually backed off on prison sex and celebrations from Jersey City on TV, but Trump hasn't and won't back off on anything ever. Lost two thirds of potential voters with the birther nonsense alone. Both Trump and Carson know they'd lose support if they ever admit a mistake or apologize for anything. Wonder why GOP controlled Cobgress has an 11% approval rating?
Wasn't Trump essentially proven correct with the exception that he may have exaggerated the numbers from hundreds to thousands?