What Trump has very effectively done is to show all the contenders, both parties, what a large segment of the population is for his approach to getting the job of fixing America back on track.....and sick and tired of political flip flopping and velvet glove, walk on eggs approach to hard issues.

What is feared the most is the potential ground swell that is potentially locked up in the American people who are sick and tired of being pushed around, lied to, and embarassed around the world.
That potential could be viewed as the same potential that drew America together to fight for America during the second world war....Rosy the riveter....make America strong....do what it takes to get the job done.

So he makes a mis-step and mis-statement and that is all the both party contenders can attack him on. The media and the opposition, whoever they may be, want to make him out to be a clown.

A few weeks ago at 1-3% he was noise on the curve. Now at 18% he is viewed as a threat......a real threat even if he is not the nominee.

He will definitely have an effect on how the issues are addressed. And of course any and all contenders are not looking forward to be on the stage in a debate with him.......not one bit!

Say anything you want; he has affected and will continue to affect the size, shape and topography of the playing field!