I think you underestimate the stupidity and servile nature of conservatives.
Conservatives were given the choice between the wellbeing of their nation or a felon rapist pedophile. They went with the felon rapist pedophile because there was a neon "R" hovering above his head.
Party over country EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Even if that party is being represented by a couch fucking wimp whose face you'd just as soon dunk in a toilet than look at.