Newt: It's a 'Betrayal' If Cruz Doesn't Endorse Trump During Convention Speech

Townhall.com (The publisher of the article) ^ | July 18, 2016 | Cortney O'Brien (The author who wrote the piece)

[Kaslin]

Newt Gingrich spoke with Fox News’s Greta Van Susteren live from Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena on Day One of the RNC convention Monday night. At the beginning of their conversation, they addressed the controversy around who is and who isn’t present at the convention as the Republican Party gets ready to crown Donald Trump their 2016 nominee.

At least one speaker, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), has yet to endorse the GOP nominee. Susteren asked Gingrich if he believed Trump’s former presidential opponent would finally announce his support for Trump during his speech Wednesday night.

“Well I hope he does” endorse him, Gingrich said.

If he doesn’t?

“I think it’ll be sad,” Gingrich said. “It’ll be a betrayal.”

Considering Cruz is getting ready to head back to the Senate, Gingrich argued it would be in Cruz’s best interests to be on Trump’s good side.

“He knows it’s helpful to Trump that he’s here,” he said. “At the same time, he’s going back to the Senate. This is a significant step in this direction."

As for Ohio Gov. John Kasich and his staff, who have refused to attend this week’s convention, Gingrich said they “seem to be in their own world.”

[Kaslin]

You could be very well right. We just have to wait and see.

[olezip]

It’s never a betrayal when a true conservative refuses to endorse a life long democrat.

Not so fast! Reagan was a Democrat who was rejected by the GOP, but won in spite of that. He went on to be one of the greatest presidents in our nation's history.

[Nifster]

Cruz won’t endorse.....he doesn’t want to upset Beck

[llevrok]

They are totally self serving.

As Rush said today on this issue - he’d gamble his whole show’s listener base by supporting Trump (which he hasn’t done publicly) to ensure Hiltery loses.

It’s that simple.

[Mercat]

At the first debate, weren’t all the candidates asked whether they would endorse the nominee? Didn’t Cruz promise to do so? And Jeb? Where are they?

[ColdSteelTalon]

It’s never a betrayal when a true conservative refuses to endorse a life long democrat.

Cruz is a true conservative to the bone. Anyone who says that Cruz is not is a fool. But if the delegates elect Trump then everyone needs to get behind him. We can't afford four years of Hildabeast.

And for the record I am not a huge fan of Trump and I did not like that the party operatives did not do a roll call vote on the rules vote today.

And I must say that given Trump's track record I am not certain that he will in his heart support the full GOP platform. But we really do not have a choice at this point. Its Trump or Hillary. For me that choice is easy.

[newfreep]

Lyin’ Ted’s voting record is pure Establishment RINO.

Trump’s policies are FAR more conservative than GWBush, another Establishment RINO.

Lyin’ Ted is as much a phony as Lyin’ Ryan and Bitchy McConnell.

[cymbeline]

“Count Copulot”

Good one! I’ll never forget when Carly spoke for him when he was asked about his girlfriends!

[mkjessup]

It’s never a betrayal when a true conservative refuses to endorse a life long democrat.

Sounds like what you need is some BrainSpray(c) to clear out those cobwebs and help you understand the true picture. Here's our Esteemed Founder to help you get your mind right:

IMHO, anti-Trumpers can get lost. We’re beyond rehashing the Cruz failure. If the sore losers can’t get past it, they’re absolutely no good for the cause. A vote for anyone but Trump is a betrayal to America and to every principle we hold dear. If Hillary is elected, we’re done for generations. The liberal activist judges she appoints will be with us for a very long time and will kill off what’s left of our Constitution. If you can’t see that or refuse to see it, you’re an idiot. Has nothing whatsoever to do with Cruz. Forget Cruz. He’s no longer a factor in this race other than negative. If he doesn’t endorse Trump he’ll deserve all the grief we can give him.

290 posted on 7/13/2016, 12:35:35 AM by Jim Robinson

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3448716/posts?page=290#290

[Nifster]

You want to write your opus now?

Trump is NOT a life long democrat.

[proust]

Canada is not sending its best.

[Just mythoughts]

Ted Cruz is a faux conservative. He has already betrayed his oath of office as a US Senator.. Protect and defend our US Constitution. Ted Cruz is not nor will he ever be eligible to hold the office of president...

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

Chief of Staff.

[867V309]

It’s never a betrayal when a true conservative refuses to endorse a life long democrat.

don't feed the troll.

[Balding_Eagle]

Based on your posting history regards Trump, and as a favor to JR who has made himself clear on such matters, I am asking the Admins to review whether or not you belong here.

[RitaOK]

Amen, baby!

Fredo thinks he gets The Don’s prizes, titles and praises.

This pos may own a third of that room, but only by dirty tricks even that.

Fredo Cruz needs to go away.

[Jane Long]

It’s never a betrayal when a true conservative refuses to endorse a life long democrat.

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Ah, jeez....not this chit, again.

I guess you’ve been living under a rock, for the past several months.

The boss here supports Trump....who has more integrity in his pinky than cRuz will ever have, anywhere....for the next President of the US.

If you have an issue with that, then maybe you’re in the wrong place.

[867V309]

Cruz is a true conservative to the bone.

cruise and hidi are GLOBALISTS. What, exactly, is conservative about subverting the Constitution?

[SaveFerris]

bump

[Kaslin]

Thanks for the link, I was trying to find it. Personally I don't understand it. Trump and Cruz used to get along so good and then suddenly things changed.

Kasich is a sore loser imho. He only won Ohio, so does he think the nomination belongs to him? How ridiculous