I think you're on to something here, and the Trump phenomenon is still growing.
I've been a Cruz guy from the beginning, but this guy is winning me over because of the potential that's there to accomplish what you say in your post. Trump has broad appeal, to include some portions of staunch Dem constituencies.
I'm moving to Trump because of two developments. Trump went to Pete Sessions to help craft his very good immigration plan, and Trump has gone to Steve Forbes and Arthur Laffer, I understand, to help him with a tax proposal. These developments mean he has very good instincts as to who he would hire in his administration.
Also, I think there's a longing for the country to have a racial reconciliation, and for some reason, Donald Trump seems to have struck a nerve in the black community. Perhaps it's his stance on immigration somewhat, but it has to be more than that. He just connects with people without pandering to them as a group, maybe it's that simple.
Agreed, though it was Jeff, not Pete, Sessions that he went to. (And a good thing it was!)
Still split between Cruz and Trump, but you have to admire how Trump is clearing the playing field. Best case now might be VP Cruz running for President after 8 years of Trump.