Democrats may win their base with Trump — but lose independents

The Democratic presidential field hit a new watermark this week, reaching a record-setting 18 officially declared candidates. That’s enough for two baseball teams or three hockey teams. And there’s probably more candidates to come. …

Time will tell how long this Democratic primary “team” sticks together in its mission to unseat President Donald Trump. …

Listening to their campaign stump speeches, however, makes one wonder what would happen to the Democratic team if Trump disappeared tomorrow — if he simply decided to head back to Trump Tower and spend his spare time playing golf at Mar-a-Lago. CONT.

David Winston, Roll Call