This article sums up the problem Trump is having with the general electorate. He's an entertainer. And he's entertaining his base. Whether remarks about only respecting vets that aren't captured, stating that Megyn Kelly bleeds out of her whatever, telling them to check out a sex tape of a former Ms Universe at 3am, posting an unflattering pic of Heidi Cruz on Twitter, using the National Enquirer to smear his opponents, threatening to sue,the so called birther issue were he claimed a few years ago he had info that would "prove" BHO wasn't born in America, mocking a disabled reporter to his audience,the list goes on and on. He's providing, in his mind, entertainment for his supporters
This what WWE wrestling "heels" do. That's funny in WWE scripts. Not so much in a presidential race. Despite our warnings months ago, his supporters thought this would be an easy win. I recall the claims of how Trump would make Hillary beg for mercy once the general election campaign started. One month till the election and Trump is still in primary campaign mode and no sign of Hillary begging. They thought you could put anyone out there to run against Hillary and win as long as you repeatedly yell "Benghazi" once in a while.
So as a result, save for some unforeseen event, we are on the way of having one of the most corrupt, incompetent, disliked, and, at one time most beatable candidate the Democrats have put up in a long time occupy the White House