“The actual answer is irrelevant…. but it and Trump’s role are incredibly valuable and important to Conservatives.”
Personally, I don’t consider Trump a serious candidate; but, as you point out he can serve an important role by showing most of the GOP candidates how it should be done. The fight has got to be taken to the ‘rats; and, most of the spineless GOP’ers don’t want to/won’t do that. Run, Sarah/Michelle/West/Demint, run.
Bingo!