Some food for thought:
In 1988 Michael Dukakis lost with 44% of the popular vote.
In 1992 Bill Clinton won with 43% of the vote.
Ross Perot siphoned enough votes away from GHW Bush to engineer his defeat (Perot’s real goal, IMO).
Do we conservatives have any choice other than to re-inject conservative principles into the Republican party?
I think not.
That food is why the GOPe and Jindal may be laying the groundwork for a third-party run. They could have in mind a Kasich/Jindal ticket, as Kasich is backing away from supporting Trump as the nominee as well.
All this of course just emergency preparation in case they can’t take Trump down.
The GOPe would be more than happy to throw the election if it meant pinning the loss on Trump and in their minds getting their rebellious base back in line, while in their minds taking back their party.