Over the weekend, in a debate on local television, Ms. Lesko called for an investigation into the claims of sexual misconduct by Mr. Trump, a striking statement from a candidate who had otherwise praised the president. “I’m not the president,” she said, “and I don’t use his rhetoric and I certainly am not going to sexually harass anyone.”

But later, in an interview at her home, she said she had misspoken.

“I didn’t mean a formal investigation by government or something like that,” she said. “I just meant it needs to run its course.”

At the bowling alley, Kathe Wilson, 67, an accountant, said that she had watched Sunday’s “60 Minutes” interview and believed much of what Ms. Clifford had said. But she said that it would not sway her from Mr. Trump or Republican candidates.

“Personally,” she said, “I don’t care what he did 12 years ago.”

At a nearby Arby’s, Cheri and Bob McGunagle said they had not even bothered to watch. Because of Ms. Clifford’s work as a pornographic film star, “she has less credibility,” said Mr. McGunagle, 75.

“Her style of life and what she does and how she conducts herself isn’t the Christian way, and we’re Christians,” he said.

Ms. McGunagle, 73, said she thought Ms. Clifford was angling for a spot on a reality television show. “I just hope she’s not on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’” she said, “because they’re going to lose a fan.”