It’s possible...but I think it’s far too early for me to speculate...Trump is a wildcard..
Agree. I've qualified most of my optimistic statements about him with reminders that he can be unpredictable. There's a very big IF hanging over him right now. Especially among conservatives. No one knows if he'll do something that will cause his campaign to implode.
He's been known to show up with all sorts of bluster and bravado, only to fold his cards and leave when he tires of the game. He could still do that, but I'm convinced that he's in it to win it this time. He's too deeply committed, and is gaining far too much ground to give it up.
If he keeps making gains over the next few months, and doesn't step in something really nasty, I think the trust factor among conservatives will rise. For some, he may have to survive until this time next year, for them to finally trust him. We'll see. There's still a long road ahead.