Like him or not, he (Trump) is playing the media like a harp from hell.
Trump has nothing to gain by attending the debate.
Trump has everything to gain by not attending.
The country has everything to gain by Trump not attending as the act removes the media from the equation.
Fox is being put in a position of either bolstering Cruz(good in general,bad for GOPe) or taking Cruz down(a win for Trump).
To attack Trump when he is not there to defend himself will be perceived as cowardly and immoral, Trump wins in that scenario.
The fact is, Fox and The GOPe needs Trump more than Trump needs them.
From a strategic point of view, Trump should stick to his guns, the more they grovel the more he wins.
I am really enjoying this.
Me too! Pass the popcorn.