IMHO he may initially lose some independents but in the long run they will come back. I think this will really wake Trump up for the debates. He is pissed.
only problem is he’s not a good debater .. he would have to destroy her in the debate to even come close to deflecting this and that won’t happen because he doesn’t prep enough.. I hate to say it but this most likely sh@tcanned his chances.. that’s my humble opinion and I hate to even think about it.. too late now to even change the ticket