Lingering Trump skepticism among traditional Republicans clouds midterms

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Tom Willis, white, wealthy, and educated, is warming to President Trump one year into his administration.

The mild-mannered, middle-aged ethanol manufacturer from rural southwest Kansas was resistant to the populist businessman, preferring established Jeb Bush as the Republican presidential primary commenced three years ago. Willis has gradually come around, as Trump compiled a string of accomplishments on the domestic and international fronts.