Edit: Trump has made positive impact

Writing for the University of Idaho Argonaut, Erin Bamer argues that Donald Trump deserves credit for shaking things up and prompting Americans to tune into the 2016 presidential campaign earlier than usual — not that Erin would ever vote for Trump:

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign came as a blessing to many late night talk show hosts, but believe it or not, Trump is actually doing some good for American politics as well. Obviously he’s not making the impact he’s intending to make because he has no self-awareness whatsoever. But, he’s certainly not a conventional presidential candidate either. What can you expect from a guy who takes himself so seriously even though everything about him is a joke? Hopefully voters aren’t foolish enough to elect Trump as the next President of the United States. But I predict a spike in the number of Americans who show up to vote because of the candidate’s sheer dramatic appeal. More here. (UI photo)

Question: I think Erin makes a good point. Trump has shaken things up. He has helped Republicans separate the wheat from the chaff in a field that once numbered almost 20. What other positives do you see in Trump’s candidacy?