I also believe that will be the case, and that he'll go on to demolish whatever hapless socialist opposes him in the general.
The Dems are essentially trapped inside a house fire that they themselves set alight. I see no escape for them, which is why their bench is so devoid of any real talent, experience, star power, or leadership.
Any Dem who's in possession of any of those characteristics already understands what's happening, and has wisely stayed out of it.