[Ancesthntr]

I read this as an open admission, by a member of the old-line establishment, that the race is essentially over. Bennett is telling us, between the lines, that Trump will be the nominee, and that to avoid both a Hillary victory and the destruction of the Republican Party, the active members of the establishment need to bend a knee in front of the presumptive nominee.

In short, more good news.

[Parley Baer]

I agree. First time I tuned into Kelly for a long while and Bennett was on. I stayed on to listen and he was very good. Then after he was gone I turned her off. I was really surprised by Bill’s tone.

[MaxFlint]

I read this as an open admission, by a member of the old-line establishment, that the race is essentially over.

Bennett isn't so much a member of the old line establishment as he is their waterboy. But he hears a lot carrying their water, so this is a sign of softening opposition to Trump by the good old boy network.