The Trump question

In a movie I recently watched, an artist was told that his paintings were ugly. His reply was surprising: "I know that. But I do this on purpose. I want these ugly pictures to spread like a virus and destroy art from the inside." 

I remember that painter every time I watch Donald Trump, the potential candidate for the U.S. presidency. He seems like he is after the same objective, i.e., making his offenses and faux pas spread like a virus and destroy the system!

Moreover, the American people look like supporting this spread since they are swiftly carrying Trump to the presidency.

Last Tuesday was "Super Tuesday" which is the most determinant day in the presidential race. It is the day when the greatest number of states hold primary elections. According to the results of the 11 states in question, the course of events have become more or less clear. It is 92 percent sure that Hillary Clinton will become the candidate of the Democrats while Trump's chances of becoming the Republican candidate are higher than 75 percent. 

The next critical date ahead of the Nov. 8 elections is March 15. On that day, the primary elections will be held in five states which will allocate their delegates on a winner-take-all basis. In other words, if Trump wins, his candidacy will become certain, which seems like a serious possibility at the moment.

Yet the candidates need to be finally approved in respective conventions held by both the Democrats and Republicans in mid-July. At the moment, it is possible that the Republican convention might sabotage Trump by denying him the 1,237 delegates needed for his nomination. The reason is that a significant number of Republicans are not comfortable with Trump representing them. 

Yet taking into...