[Talisker]

Here’s a question that just popped into my mind. Why would Cruz tell the other candidates this? Why wouldn’t he just keep this advice to himself and benefit by it? Think about it.

Because he's knows they won't take his advice. If they do, they're obeying him and thereby designating him as their alpha. If they don't, they shoot themselves in the foot and he benefits by rising above the fray. And no matter what, he gets to say "I warned you."

Win-win for Cruz.

[ballearthout]

You didn’t convince me, but this is the most intelligent response I’ve seen on the subject. Thanks for the input.