It doesn't matter whether it's pragmatism or patriotism that motivates him. All he needs are a couple of other House Republicans to join him and they will

#FlipTheHouseEARLYAndBeHeroesForever

They can rebrand as #ConstitutionalConservatives and reject Trumpism for violations of both principles.

We can make all those efforts moot if we can kickstart the #ImmediateFLIPMovement where three House Republicans declare as independent - perhaps as #ConstitutionalConservatives - to caucus with Dems.