[Hoot Gibson]

Ryan attacked Trump, and Trump attacked Ryan in defense.

I consider that a mitigating factor.

Also, why should Trump bow to those RINOs?

Saying that he won't defend indefensible comments made by Trump 11 years ago is not attacking Trump and telling House Republicans to campaign to retain their seats is not attacking Trump. Trump should not bow to anybody but he should refrain from personally attacking Republicans if he wants to win the election. And - should somebody who avoided the draft by using a bone spur and a series of college deferments to avoid military service really be talking about who he does not want to serve in a foxhole with?

Trump cannot win without Republican support and he is campaigning like he does not want the votes of those who do not support him 100 percent. He should accept the votes of nose-holders and be thankful for their votes if it helps him win the election. The "shackles" of which Trump spoke were protecting him from himself and had helped him quickly close the gap on Hillary. Kellyanne Conway is the only reason Trump still has any chance of winning.

Trump should be far ahead of his criminal opponent but instead he is far behind with the clock running down. He can't afford to continue making unforced errors.