No, I do not think Cruz has any illusions about the GOPe and their plans to throw him to the Curb if they can.
I do think Ted believes he can play them even as they seek to use him to stop Trump.
In the end, any raucous, severely divided convention where a candidate who will be as far in the lead at Trump will be will and who then is somehow denied the nomination, will hopelessly split the party.
That seems to be fine with the GOPe.
I do not think it is with Ted...but I believe that he will play into their hands if he tries to use them.
The only path toward clear victory is for Cruz to make peace with Trump, get behind that campaign and unite the Anti-GOPe movement solidly.
I have written to him and said as much too.
My Open Letter to Ted Cruz after the NY Primary
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3422900/posts
I think Ted hates Trump so much that he will be fine with a white knight candidate. He’ll make some deal to be VP or something and give the GOP anything they want.
In fact, Ted’s father, Rafael, says Hillary is better than Trump. This is about revenge pure and simple.
The only path toward clear victory is for Cruz to make peace with Trump, get behind that campaign and unite the Anti-GOPe movement solidly.
I have written to him and said as much too.
My Open Letter to Ted Cruz after the NY Primary
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3422900/posts
AS I replied in post 20,,,,
I've been attempting to remain optimistic regarding Cruz but this is probably the straw that broke the camel's back.
Hope all is well,,,, Doc
Meant to say post #8
I actually think ‘the powers that be’ will start pressing Ted to drop out as the #NeverTrump coalition dissolves. Especially if he performs poorly next week.
The last thing the RNC wants is 2 candidates they can’t stand ripping into each other at the convention, tearing the party apart, and threatening the down ballot candidates they do like.
But according to others on this board I’m an idiot so what do I know.
Cruz is sidling up to the GOPestablishment just like Rubio jumped in with the gang of 8.
The gang of 8 USED Rubio to the point of getting the comprehensive immigration bill through the Senate. Afterward, they sidelined Rubio and the ones taking the bows and getting the accolades on the news programs were Schumer and McCain.
The only reason I would even slightly hope for an open convention would be to see the look on Cruz’s face when they dump him on the 2nd and 3rd and subsequent ballots. He sole purpose has been and continues to be to try to stop Trump. After which a new selectee will become the face of the 2016 Republican nomination. There is no way they are going to annoint him as the nominee.
That ship has sailed, Jeff. I don’t see it. Kasich is beating Cruz now. Cruz is taking on water fast.
Good letter!