There's absolutely NO way any of these clowns can be sold as moderates, but the idea of "Republican Candidate Donald Trump" is one which will mobilize Democrats like no other and one that will shift independents to prevent the nightmare from happening.

they'll be no denying him then

down to a two person race, he'll start losing. We probably won't know if that's true until it DOES get down to a 2 person race, if it ever does.

By the time Trump gets done with Hillary her ceiling will be about ten percent, all the slimy stuff we obscurely chat about here in GD-P will be dragged out and put on your big screen TV 24x7.

He is the best hate-mongerer in the bunch, which is exactly what the GOP primary voters are looking for.

The fact is that Cruz and Roboto will continue to split the "not-Trump" vote. The facts are that Trump is the likely candidate, and that TRUMP is the MODERATE in the republican primary contest now that Jeb? has dropped out.

THEY CREATED. Let Donald Trump wreck their whole gaddamned village for all I care. They did this to themselves. Their tears will taste all the sweeter knowing they result from a wound self-inflicted.

In fact, it's pretty clear every time he is asked about the primary race.

I do too.
It's interesting hearing Lowry's opinions sometimes.
His opinions come from an educated, although extremely conservative, place.
As opposed to most right wing opinions today that drool out from blatant ignorance and idiocy.

I think folks like him are upset because they feel this year was their choice to get a real far right person, like a Cruz, elected along with a Republican congress.

Trump isnt really ideological in terms of conservative or liberal orthodoxy. He is a radical with ideas all over the place.

media weasels fall instantly in line as soon as Trump officially becomes their candidate, and that is what WILL happen, barring some major unforeseen, self-inflicted stumble, which, at this point seems impossible, given the myriad things he's done/said that would have long ago been the death knell of any other candidate.

that will bite them. TV will become embarrassing since Trump haz zero shame.

if you have proportional representation in awarding delegates. For the most part, the Republicans don't. Their winner-take-all states will give the nomination to Trump unless Cruz cuts a deal with Rubio. The pissing contest that is the Republican primary season, and the big baby egos that go along with it, are gonna guarantee the Republicans nominate an actual fascist this year.

a brokered convention is becoming more and more likely.