Someone I read or heard suggested that Trump had to say he wanted to go one on one with Cruz in the debates so as to not appear to be afraid of him. Also, by urging Rubio to get out he pretty much guarantees he will stay in. So it was a no lose suggestion for Trump.
My feeling is that Cruz would be a much better president. But whether it is Cruz or Trump it is the way the people have of giving Obama the middle finger. Afterall, he has been doing that literally (at times) and figuratively (all the rest of the time) to us for these last 7 or 8 years. It is also our way of protesting the GOPe complacency.
Why is he coming up? Because the moniker Trump uses against Cruz, i.e., “Lying Ted,” is itself a lie. Cruz is principled and consistent. He is not a liar. He would destroy Trump in a one on one debate. Rubio is a distraction at this point. I could see Kasich included, but Rubio is the next to go, IMHO.
Gee....do I believe you?.....or my own ears!?
I have heard Ted LIE!
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Only we don’t really need a debater. We need a leader.
I’m sorry, but Cruz has indeed prevaricated about Trump’s positions and Cruz’s own past positions, for starters.
Neither is perfect, but they are the best two options we have.