George is still afraid, despite all these poll statistics, to come out and predict an actual loss by Trump.  Maybe he is capable of learning from his numerous errors so far this political season.   

I am certain that no Republican candidate is counting on Trump 'coattails' in the general election; he isn't trailing any.  At most, they might pick and choose one or more of his less egregious statements to agree with depending on their local voters' preferences.  His anti-Hispanic statements will probably sell in Arizona; his anti-Muslim statements perhaps where there have been terrorist attacks.   Someone once said 'All politics are local'; a glance at the current House of Representatives, the most 'local' national organization proves that.