First Read: “In a normal world of politics and for a normal political candidate, this would be a tipping point: As the party abandons Trump, so would GOP primary voters. But this isn’t a normal time in American politics, and Donald Trump isn’t your normal political candidate. He’s unpredictable, and that’s the issue. He doesn’t play by conventional rules, so conventional patterns might not apply.”
Rick Klein: “The Trump portion of the 2016 race may be long remembered, though like the birther saga of the last cycle, there will be little of use to reflect upon. In any event, it’s winding down now, or so it would appear, in predictable if not quite painless fashion. What’s undoing Donald Trump’s legitimacy may seem like a typical series of rants. Yet he has shown that even he can go too far: His disparagement of John McCain opened Republican floodgates of criticism – and not because McCain himself remains particularly beloved inside the GOP. This won’t end Trump’s polling strength by itself, if his own history with controversial comments is any guide. But it is all but certain to end a ‘let Trump be Trump’ sentiment among his rivals, borne out of both fear of the Donald and a desire to attract his supporters down the line. Trump will continue to be loud and defiant, but he will cease being relevant long before votes are cast.”
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