> For example, the trans bathroom thing. I legitimately see both sides on that

Really? I don't. It's a weird thing to care so much about.

> In some cases (like abortion) conservatives have their heart in the right places

Do they? I guess you could argue that cruel laws like the one Pence signed in Illinois are the only recourse they have for what they consider a moral battle.

I'm not sure how you can explain away fighting abortion while simultaneously fighting sexual education, contraceptive use, and welfare for those people who choose to keep the baby when they have no real hope of raising it well without help.