You are right, absolutely right. A modern U.S. election is, unfortunately, not on a level playing field. The D candidate can say anything, and get away with it. The R candidate, not so much.
So the R candidate has to be much more careful. Trump should continue to talk tough, but not carelessly. My fear is that Trump will continue to behave as if it's still primary season. And he will suffer a political death by a thousand cuts.
Fear. Fear. Fear. That’s all you have to offer. Please start a hankie-clutching fear group here and leave the rest of us Trump supporters in peace.