Trump offered tangible things while the opponent offered a much more though out philosophy and platform (even if one i disagree with). The fact Trump offered t

Trump offered tangible things while the opponent offered a much more though out philosophy and platform (even if one i disagree with). The fact Trump offered to pardon Ross was enough to make me feel incredibly guilty for not voting for him. I was surprised he found a way to get to me like that, but reality and practical negotiation can be quite persuasive over ideology. I suspect Trump had at least one important thing to enough people that is 100% achievable and physically real-- a part of a wall, a pardon, a $2000 -- that he could beat out someone offering ideas/hopes/dreams.