The Bernie-Trump debate

While I don't think it will happen, the idea of Bernie debating The Donald on nationwide TV is troubling at this stage of the campaign.   There is no downside for either participant.  The losers will be Democrats and Hillary.   If Bernie wins it will stoke his supporters "Bernie or Bust" argument even though the clear will of the majority of voters is Clinton.  Should Trump win (although I can't see that happening except in one of his fever dreams) it burnishes his credentials and lends authenticity to his campaign.   He also gets to trash Hillary for free with the willing participation of Sanders.   What little respect I had for Bernie is about to be flushed.