After losing big elections in 2008 and 2012, Republicans promised to shed their image of the party of old, wealthy white men and do more to attract Hispanic and women voters. Then Donald Trump came along — and The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart could not be happier about it.

“The living embodiment of everything Republicans were trying to exorcise from their party just escalated down on their parade,” Stewart said, pointing to recent polls that show Trump on top even as he continues making outrageous comments about women and Hispanics.

But Trump’s rise is seriously worrying the Republican establishment as the first debate nears — even if it does reflect the will of the voters.

Some wealthy Republican donors have made it clear that they don’t like Trump’s strong showing in the polls, with recent reports conveying their disapproval of their fellow billionaire.