It seems clear to me that Trump is trying to rip away Bernie supporters from Hillary in the general election. Look for the debate to be fairly respectful as compared with most of the Republican primary debates, because he does not need to “Get rid” of Bernie. Bernie is just a convenient tool.
I am reminded of Samson destroying the Philistines using the jawbone of an ass. (Judges 15:16)
Hillary is probably having a triple shot of vodka right now, cussing out the Secret Service and throwing ashtrays.
Trump’s strategy also sucks the media oxygen away from Big Mouth Pocahontas.
Look for the Hillary camp to start saying, “Well that’s where Trump belongs — playing against the second string.”