The 'conservatives' would not be an 'excuse', but a reason. Much different. I do not think most people agree with everything their party of choice does. They choose the party that most aligns with their values, not necessarily the leader. Many voters choose the lesser of two evils and don't always agree with everything that the party or it's leader, advocates. Anyone who agrees or disagrees, totally,100% with what any party proposes, is blinded by bias.