Temper your optimism; the Repubs have not yet unleashed all that Big Oil money yet on Harris attack ads. They are probably keeping their powder dry, waiting for a lock-in at the Convention (or with a BS remote roll call -that’s just another reason to not do it, by the way…)
I must say: I am surprised at the way he is clearly not following the advice of his handlers; I can’t imagine some would have given the thumbs-up to his NABJ appearance. This might have something to do with one of the few people he trusts, Bannon, being in lockup. Trump is well-known for his paranoia, and leans on Bannon for important decisions; and Bannon has a good sense of strategy…