I agree the campaign has gotten rough, but in a sense that's to be expected, especially when one of the combatants plays a "no-holds barred" type of offense.
But I think both men are pragmatists and realize that uniting the party is essential for victory, and too, they both have thick enough skins to let a lot of that stuff roll off. Also, they both bring unique and necessary strengths.
In any case, at this point, I think that's the best we can hope for.
I agree...it is the best thing that could happen.
...and who knows? If they came out and said that this had been their strategy all along, and then shook hands and moved forward together, it would negate the attempted backlash by the dems in the general, and allow them to proceed without having to worry about all of that.
I hope you are right.