“Thanks for providing a textbook example of a false dichotomy. It is entirely possible to speak out forcefully against terrorism, illegal immigration, and political correctness without being a 24 hour/day jerk to other candidates and the general population”.
Such as Cruz? Laughable, he has followed Trump every step of the way. I guess calling for ‘Patrols’ of Muslim neighborhood, is just ‘Speaking out Forcefully’. Yeah...
No matter how lousy a candidate you believe Cruz to be, that doesn't make Trump any better a candidate in the general election. The fact that you think Cruz was worse will not help Trump against Hillary. That's why the whole "he started it" schtick was so juvenile and short-sighted.