Trump Cruz may fly but I don't see Trump taking the 2nd fiddle role. JMO
Posted on 08/13/2015 3:17:16 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
He says that it is dangerous to dismiss a candidate with this type of drawing power.
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday warned that the Republican presidential candidates who are slamming Donald Trump do so at their political peril. Cruz’s remarks, which came during an interview with POLITICO as he swings through the South on a bus tour, are among the most detailed comments to date regarding his reluctance to criticize the real estate mogul, who is currently leading the polls in the GOP primary.
“I would … note that an awful lot of Republicans, including other Republican candidates, have gone out of their way to smack Donald Trump with a stick. Now I think that’s just foolish,” he said.
Asked why, Cruz paused and then replied, “Donald Trump had a rally in Phoenix, Ariz. [to which] between 10 and 20 thousand people came out. When you attack and vilify the people at that rally as crazies, it does nothing to help Republicans win in 2016. I’d like every single person at that rally to show up and vote in 2016, knock on doors with energy and passion, and turn this country around. If Washington politicians show contempt and condescension to those [voters,] that is a path to losing at the ballot box.”
And when asked whether he wants those voters to eventually support him, he replied, “It is my hope to earn the support of the supporters for every other candidate in 2016.”
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Cruz is wise.
Trump/Cruz
Cruz/Trump
""Rand Paul is really falling apart," PPP's release explained. "His favorability is under water with Missouri Republicans at 36/44, and only 4 percent support him for the nomination.
"Poll: Hillary Clinton loses to GOP field in Missouri"
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Smart boy. He would make an excellent President of the Senate or scotus justice. Could use a good mentor, though.
If they weren’t foolish they wouldn’t be having this problem.
Should Trump be the nominee, I’m predicting that he will pick Cruz for VP.
Amen. The GOPers could learn a lot by paying attention to Cruz and Trump and their SUPPORTERS!!
Pissing off We the People is not a great idea.
Ted be de onliest smart one in dat bunch.
Cruz has “Brain” — as Trump would say.
STE=Q
Cruz has “Brain” — as Trump would say.
STE=Q
I’m with you, Jim.
“Should Trump be the nominee, I’m predicting that he will pick Cruz for VP.”
Good man, and you are not the Lone Ranger with that thought/prediction.
Trump/Cruz - could happen
Cruz/Trump - not gonna happen
Pissing off We the People is not a great idea.
Cruz is smart and has integrity. He wants to win but he does not want to be a dick about it. This will serve him well. If he cannot get traction then maybe he will end up VP which is not the end of the world.
Trump Cruz may fly but I don't see Trump taking the 2nd fiddle role. JMO
I thought Huck had a great quote on this today as well.
He said,” I’m trying to become the starting QB. To do that you put your best game forward. You don’t go out and try to break the legs of the other people trying out for the position.”
I don’t want Huck for Prez, but he has said some very smart things the last couple of weeks.
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