I have heard this argument, and I could accept it if it wasn’t for so many of the Trump Thumpers out here claiming he’s like some super-ultimate Tea Party candidate and that his coronation to the nomination is unstoppable.
I still feel he is doing more to damage true conservatism than help. If his presence forces people like Cruz and Walker out and we get stuck with this fraud, I’m staying home. I will take no part in this charade.
Neither Cruz nor Walker seem to be taking any long term damage. And Trump *is* taking some serious hits which would have otherwise gone to them. This will leave them both stronger for the real race.