Well I'm not saying who the candidate should be. Just that it shouldn't be any trump.Here's where your problem lies.
If the Republicans nominate someone who is a slap in the face to the 74 million little Trumpsters, Brandon will coast to victory and you won't get rid of the santa clause dems in the WH. I just don't see how there are enough anti-trump votes out there to elect Hogan or Cassady or one of the Bushes or Cheneys.
Trie, there are lots of Trump supporters. But Trump has also turned off millions of people. Loads of them in his own party.
Lots of Independents also will never again vote for trump. I'm one of them.
If Trump is the GOP candidate, that will chase huge numbers to vote for (any) alternative. Imo, the GOP would be giving the win to democrats. Trump has far too much negative baggage. And loads of people won't be able, or willing, to overlook it. Trump is his own worst enemy.