I like Trump. I’ve liked him from day one, although I was concerned that he was not sincere.
I think everything is timing.
Most of the electorate want to hear broad strokes, not details. Right now, saying “you are going to be so proud of being an American again”, resonates with all people, black, white, yellow, green, etc etc.
You pair him up with Cruz, and my God, how can we lose?
Timing is everything.
When the time comes, which may be tonight, and he promises NOT to run as a third party, all he*l is going to break loose, and he will shoot to 40%. Game, set, match.
You know, I don’t blame him for not pledging to run as 3rd party. If he did that, they would open on him with all guns loaded - and he knows it - until they destroy his candidacy. Then they would expect his supporters to vote for the crappy candidate they choose - and once again lose another election.