It’s the Ross Perot theory: that’s how Bill Clinton got into office, so it’s pretty reasonable to think the Clintons might have shopped for an ego to do them the favor a second time.
In which case, of course Trump would state conservative positions, because that’s the vote he’s trying to siphon off to assure her victory.
I really don’t know if that’s what he’s up to or not. But his bludgeoning of the GOPe right now is too delicious not to enjoy.
It’s the Ross Perot theory...
That only works if he runs third party.