Such is the hold that Trump has over the base, all of the other candidates have defined themselves in relation to him. It goes like this:
`1. DeSantis: Trump, but more methodical, results-oriented, and electable.
2. Haley: A bridge between Trump and the Never Trumpers.
3. Ramaswamy: Even Trumpier than Trump.
4. Scott: A far less combative version of Trump.
5. Pence: Trump on 1/5/21, and stronger on abortion.
If Christie runs, it will be as not Trump. Trump, of course, is the American Caligula. He is inimitable, as DeSantis is learning to his cost.