Charlie Cook is justly known for knowing politics. Writing for National Journal, which just announced it will cease its print edition, Cook says Trump will drop out before things get too serious, as he realizes he is damaging his celebrity "brand."
COTTonLINE says he won't as long as he keeps going up in the polls. When Trump's numbers peak and hit the skids he bails, not before.
Pundits who wish the GOP ill predict the many candidates will be poison for the GOP. Cook thinks a plethora of candidates is wonderful, an "embarrassment of riches" for Republicans. I hope Charlie is right.
The race is certainly more fun with lots of candidates. Whether it increases or decreases the odds of the next POTUS being Republican I don't know.
