It’s very true that Trump wears on people and tends to do something to alienate people.
Of course Trump is not going to look great after he provides the quotes than the media feeds to the masses. But two things: he is very likable, nobody who has listened to him extensively can deny that. Second, he needs to start from a low point to win the election. Get the negatives over with early. Hillary OTOH is too stupid to realize that. Her negatives will peak in Nov.
Funny...I see Cruz doing the same thing with his smug and sanctimonious persona.