Posted on 07/15/2015 6:15:23 AM PDT by stars & stripes forever
Sen. Ted Cruz (Tex.) and real-estate mogul Donald Trump -- each running for the Republican presidential nomination as anti-establishment outsiders -- are cultivating an already chummy relationship at this early stage of the 2016 race and will huddle Wednesday in New York.
The meeting was confirmed by Republicans familiar with both campaigns who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations. Aides to Cruz declined to comment, as did Trump representatives.
The meeting will take place at Trump Tower, the gleaming Manhattan skyscraper where Trump has for decades managed his business endeavors, according to knowledgeable Republicans. The building now serves as the headquarters for Trump’s national political operation.
The conclave is the latest sign of budding solidarity between the contenders, who have been friendly for several years...
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
Cruz’s inner Rino is showing through his seeking a meeting with Trump.
Maybe they are considering being running mates? A Cruz/Trump administration doesn’t sound all that bad to me………..
“...and money-laundering crime mogul Hillary Clinton...”
To kiss the Don’s ring like in the Godfather?
The Rino’s hate Trump for bucking the status Que.
For these two to get together is a good thing.
Also, Ted Cruz is NO Rino.
For possible future consideration as a VP selection?
Trump would never want to be second bananna. Would love to be a fly on that wall!
The beginning of planning a debate strategy?
After all, 1 Cruz + 1 Trump = 8 or more other clowns.
[Would love to be a fly on that wall!]
Neither one has run a conventional campaign! Watch for an OCTOBER SURPRISE!
Debate prep. Rubio, Bush, Christie, and the moderators are going to try to marginalize both candidates. They need to work together to ensure that doesn’t happen. Don’t think there is anything more to read into it.
“Maybe they are considering being running mates? A Cruz/Trump administration doesn’t sound all that bad to me………..”
nor to me either. I am also intrigued by Carlie Fiona, although concerned if she has connection to the Chamber of Commerce (keepers of the eRino’s)
Trump has been very clear that he’s not going to be a VP candidate.
Trump says Cruz requested the meeting, and he has no idea why.
“Ted Cruz called me. And I don’t know why I’m meeting him, to be honest, but I do have respect for him,” Trump said on “Morning Joe” in a wide-ranging interview in which the Republican presidential contender commented on issues foreign, domestic and everything in between.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/donald-trump-meet-ted-cruz-2016-120138.html#ixzz3fxzJbDJW
The GOP has a hard line wing on immigration? Really? When did this happen?
I bet anything Trump leaked this. Does make it sound like Cruz is going to kiss his ring.
[The GOP has a hard line wing on immigration? Really? When did this happen?]
They do now! CRUZ & TRUMP Ha!
Formation of a new “Right Wing Conspiracy” against Hillary?
The “hard-line wing of the GOP on immigration” can be interpreted two ways.
1. A hard-line on sending the illegals back to where they came from.
2. A hard-line on giving the illegals full citizenship which includes voting rights.
My bet is on #2.
Anyone who isn't cheerleading the Jeb agenda would be better off working it together on stage, I'd think. Otherwise as individuals they'll be marginalized and ignored.
Cruz might be willing to settle for the VP slot. I would hope that he’d resign the VP slot as soon as SCOTUS slot is opened up. Then install Palin as VP.
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