Except Regan and W both won twice. GHWB lost due to a recession, (breaking a campaign promise did not help).
I agree that Trump's trashing of the swamp rats was great. But he tended to trash just about any and everyone as well, including too many Republicans - and their supporters. W and McCain come to mind - plus Dick Cheney. McCain even after he was dead.
Piss-off or scare-off enough of the base and swing voters and you get voted out. And he also cost us the Senate in the process.
I just want a solid conservative that can win (big).