Could This Spell The End To Donald Trump's Candidacy? (Updated)

This is hilarious, but also has the potential to be incredibly sad:

Former president Bill Clinton had a private telephone conversation in late spring with Donald Trump at the same time that the billionaire investor and reality-television star was nearing a decision to run for the White House, according to associates of both men.

Four Trump allies and one Clinton associate familiar with the exchange said that Clinton encouraged Trump’s efforts to play a larger role in the Republican Party and offered his own views of the political landscape.

This news is hilarious because it means that Bill Clinton might have had a hand in causing the GOP's Trump Catastrophe. But it also could end up being incredibly sad because Bill Clinton is hated by the GOP almost as much as Obama.

Republicans -- especially the ones who like what Trump has been saying -- might not take too kindly to The Donald cozying up to the The Big Dog.  Indeed, the "Trump Is A Clinton Plant!" Conspiracy could end up eclipsing Jade Helm 15.

And speaking of Trump, there is one question I'd like to hear him answer in tonight's debate, and it is:

Mr. Trump: You contend that Barack Obama is not eligible to be president because you believe he was not born in this country.  One of the men on stage with you tonight -- Ted Cruz -- admits he was not born in the U.S. Why aren't you insisting that Senator Cruz drop out of the race?"

I know -- the question will not be asked. But I'd love to hear Trump try to answer it.

UPDATE:  Kevin Drum has more on the "Trump Is A Clinton Plant!" Conspiracy.