What changed Trump’s mind on bolting GOP?

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Just last week, Donald Trump was once again hinting he’d be open to a third-party bid for the presidency. The brokered convention talk seemed sufficient to justify the threats.

Then Trump pledged at Tuesday night’s debate, “I am totally committed to the Republican Party.” He even expressed respect for his rivals for the GOP nomination.

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