Posted on 05/12/2016 6:51:04 PM PDT by M. Thatcher
Ted Cruz said Thursday that those who contributed to the rise of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will have to "bear that responsibility going forward."
Cruz appeared Thursday evening on the Houston-based "Michael Berry Show" and was asked whether he thought he was treated fairly in the GOP primary, with the host mentioning Fox News.
"Well listen, there's time for recriminations and you know, everyone who was responsible for the rise of Donald Trump, they will bear that responsibility going forward," Cruz responded.
"But there were more than a few players that played a disproportionate role in that rise," he added. "I'm going to focus, instead of looking backwards, I'm going to focus on looking forwards."
Cruz returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for the first time since dropping out of the GOP race but declined to endorse Trump, who is working to shore up support from establishment Republicans.
"I think we left it all on the field," Cruz said Thursday. "My one regret is that we came up short."
Cruz said he'll address the Texas GOP convention Saturday afternoon.
"The biggest message I'm going to say is simply 'thank you,'" Cruz said.
He'll rally Republicans with a message that "although the results may not have been as we wanted, that together we started a movement and this movement will continue."
Cruz said he wasn't sure if he'd address the national GOP convention in Cleveland in July, but he indicated he planned to attend out of an obligation to the some 600 delegates he won during the primary.
"I don't know if I'll have a role at the convention or not, but I'll certainly be there cheering on the delegates," he said.
Is that a threat Teddy-boy? At one time I would have been happy with Trump or Cruz winning the nomination but as time has shown Cruz is an embarrassment to himself and the party. And with his pathetic performance in so many northern states over the last month and getting smoked in the south well before that how could anyone think he had the slightest chance in the general.
FUTC
Sore loser Cruz can’t get over himself. He doesn’t care about the country, only his own ego.
And apparently he is not smart enough to realize that he is also hurting his own future with his current irrational behavior.
LOL. This site doesn't "stand for" losers who still believe in the President Tooth Fairy. Cruz lost decisively, he is ineligible for the Presidency anyway, and it's time to support our nominee.
What a sore loser. He could do so much to insure a good political future but still tells potential future supporters to eff off.
I keep hoping he’ll bring me back into the fold but he smacks me in the face instead bc I didn’t choose him this I time around.
FUTC.. YOU POS.
he added. “I’m going to focus, instead of looking backwards, I’m going to focus on looking forwards.”
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Ly’in again.
VERY nice!!!
“true consrvative” “compasionate conservative” “principaled conservative” “regan conservative”...
Conservative is as conservative does. You shall know them by their actions. Politicians are all talk and no action.
Think.
I supported his candidacy early on, and liked him a lot. Now, however, I honestly don’t know how anyone can listen to him and not think that he needs to grow up and stop being self-absorbed.
Wow. He knows he’s naturalized yet cannot stop insulting us. Yes Ted we fully accept wanting an end to foriegn contol of America.
Ted, that is one hell of an endorsement! /s
Another one not honoring his pledge. Hopefully, the voters will remember and throw him out.
Poor cRuz is mimicking Romney...and just trying to stay relevant. He and his wife should spend time focusing on their family.
I used to think so. Now, he’s either for Trump or he’s for Hillary. ...and this BS ain’t helping. Indict me?! FUTC
Cruz still stirring the pot. When will the tantrums end?
Politically there is no forward for you, Ted. Bout time you figured that out and stopped whining. You totally blew it.
I still think Ted’s going to try something at the convention.
You really should stop believing the lies that politicians tell you and the kabuki theater they put on for you.
Ted Cruz stands for the advancement of Ted Cruz, and not one thing else.
Rafael, you’re partially responsible for the rise of Trump. Your machinations and scheming did not sit well with voters who are sick of political games.
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