“Neither you nor I have any idea how this will all shake out in the long run”
I never said that I do know how things will shake out. I do believe that Hillary will win against Trump based on the numerous polls and the fact that Trump has alienated most conservatives that don’t support him. I do know that Trump will not win unless he can pull more Republicans than Romney did and Trump’s unfavorability among conservatives that didn’t vote for him are really high. Contrary to the belief of Trump supporters, Trump can’t win without Cruz’s supporters. The math just doesn’t support it.
If he doesn’t change his ways, then more people will stay home than did with Romney (and yes, I held my nose for Romney, but won’t do it again).
That is far from realistic. Get on the Trump train!!!