Trump must call off the attacks on the GOP

Trump left a post-primary trail of broken bones and shattered glass that does not heal quickly or easily. He demolished his opponents in belittling and often vulgar terms. Look at it from a personal perspective: If someone repeatedly hit one of your sons, often below the belt, wouldn’t you need some courting and cajoling to consider making up? It’s Trump’s job as the GOP’s leader to unify, to bring people together, not divide them. People want to be with him, but there is still a lot of persuading to do…

To Trump’s credit, he recognized that the electorate is changing, and it’s clear that much of the voting population is dancing to a very different tune than many in Washington are used to. The concerns of voters — many of whom are angry — have to be taken into account.

However, what worries many Republicans is that Trump could squander the opportunity to build upon this enthusiasm and the changing electorate if he continues to exhibit such a profound lack of discipline. The leader of the free world cannot lead by instinct alone, nor can a nominee win an election in that manner.