Strangely, I agree with most of everything what you have said.
Since Rove is against it, we can bet there is something negative in it for the Reps. here is how I see it:
1. If Trump keeps gaining popularity AND stays in the Republican party, he can gain POWER. And Rove and the establishment is not about sharing power with Trump, who might actually do something sensible for the working men.
2. If Trump breaks away and stays and runs with the Tea party, that would have a dividing effect on the voters and Trump can end up being the Nader of 2012, taking away votes from the Reps.
Either way, it is not good news for Rove, thus his POV.
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How is that going to hurt the republican party?
Since Rove is against it, we can bet there is something negative in it for the Reps. here is how I see it:
1. If Trump keeps gaining popularity AND stays in the Republican party, he can gain POWER. And Rove and the establishment is not about sharing power with Trump, who might actually do something sensible for the working men.
2. If Trump breaks away and stays and runs with the Tea party, that would have a dividing effect on the voters and Trump can end up being the Nader of 2012, taking away votes from the Reps.
Either way, it is not good news for Rove, thus his POV.