Placing aside any voter block benefits, Cruz will be a great asset to Trump during campaign and then in the administration. Cruz has a solid following and that would help Trump a great deal. I like Carson for his common sense conservatism, but he will not be able make the congress critters go his way. He will be weak in the bully pulpit. But Carson is the only other candidate who can help Trump get more votes. Just look at Carson’s poll numbers.
You’re right about Carson being highly popular, but i don’t think he is strong enough nor qualified, frankly.I like Cruz better than Carson who is too pro amnesty and I question on 2nd Amendment rights. If Florida is at stake, I think Cruz would be a better asset than Carson. But just let’s hope ,by more hard work, we can take down the Dems. and the RINOS at the same time. I’m tired of being “sold out.” I like Cruz greatly because of his Constitution knowledge. He’d be a tremendous asset. Carson can’t compete IMHO.
Cruz is not eligible for the VP slot. Neither is Rubio, Jindal or that Punjab governor of South Carolina. See Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the United States Constitution.
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