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Cruz gets booed after he declines to endorse Trump
Politico ^ | July 20, 2016 | Nolan D. McCaskill

Posted on 07/20/2016 9:12:57 PM PDT by monkapotamus

The Texas senator not only failed to endorse Trump at any point during his 23-minute remarks, he also encouraged Republicans to “vote their conscience...”

When it became clear that Cruz was not was not offering a direct endorsement, the crowd broke out in boos that continued for the balance of Cruz's remarks, shouting "We want Trump" as Cruz wrapped his speech.

And that wasn't the only interruption. Toward the end of Cruz's remarks, Trump himself made a previously unannounced entrance into the arena, prompting cheers and pulling the attention away from the main stage.

Republicans were livid with Cruz for declining to endorse. Mississippi state Rep. Becky Currie blasted Cruz, calling him “stupid” after proving that he “apparently only thinks of himself.”

“If he came here to really unite the party, he would have stood behind the candidate the people chose," Currie, who shouted “Trump” with others in the crowd as Cruz finished his speech...

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2016rncconvention; booed; cruz; cruzspeech; lyinted; trump
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1 posted on 07/20/2016 9:12:58 PM PDT by monkapotamus
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23 minutes I’ll never get back.


2 posted on 07/20/2016 9:16:24 PM PDT by proust (Trump / Pence 2016!)
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To: monkapotamus
he “apparently only thinks of himself.”

The POS is now officially DONE in politics. So either he didn't think about that or he doesn't give a rip. If the latter, perhaps he was paid handsomely for his non-endorsement tonight.

3 posted on 07/20/2016 9:16:38 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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Cruz is trying get Hillary elected

Cruz lied and back stabbed America

Cruz is foreign (Canadian) enemy against America

4 posted on 07/20/2016 9:17:22 PM PDT by Democrat_media ( Only Trump will stop TPP and China and the socialist illegals' invasion of the USA w Wall!)
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Mastermind Trump gave Cruz some rope in the form of a primetime speaking opportunity, hoping it would be used to bind the party together.

Instead Cruz, driven by his insatiable ego, used it to commit political suicide in front of the Republican convention and millions of TV viewers.

All because he was too petty to be a gracious loser.


5 posted on 07/20/2016 9:17:36 PM PDT by bigbob (The Hillary indictment will have to come from us.)
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To: Democrat_media

He holds the bible high....


6 posted on 07/20/2016 9:17:52 PM PDT by proust (Trump / Pence 2016!)
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To: monkapotamus

Just like Rockefeller blowing off Goldwater in 1964. What an assh*le!


7 posted on 07/20/2016 9:17:54 PM PDT by batterycommander (Surrounded? Stay clammed and call for artillery.)
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To: bigbob
Trump made the right call:

Donald J. Trump ‏@realDonaldTrump 18m18 minutes ago Wow, Ted Cruz got booed off the stage, didn't honor the pledge! I saw his speech two hours early but let him speak anyway. No big deal!

8 posted on 07/20/2016 9:18:38 PM PDT by proust (Trump / Pence 2016!)
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To: monkapotamus

He practically begged people to vote 3rd party.


9 posted on 07/20/2016 9:19:41 PM PDT by Hugin (Conservatism without Nationalism is a fraud.)
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This arrogant idiot could have just quietly agreed with Trump and waited for his 8 years to end (or earlier, if the GOP-e/Dementocrats managed to assassinate Trump), but he just can’t settle for second place. He’s willing to sell out conservatives all because Trump was a better campaigner.

Whatever, he’s just another corpse to be added to the dumpster fire of treasonous politicians which Trump will kindle.


10 posted on 07/20/2016 9:19:59 PM PDT by Objective Scrutator (All liberals are criminals, and all criminals are liberals)
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Cruz is trying get Hillary elected

Cruz lied and back stabbed America

Cruz is fraud, a liar and a foreign (Canadian) enemy against America

He's for freedom? LOL what do Canadians know about that , get Hillary(socialism) imposed on us that's freedom to this creep.

I'm an American.This Cruz and Obama are not . that's the difference .We Americans know what it means . This cult leader feeds you lines and hooks you . Now I hope you see the true Ted Cruz a lying creep who wants to destroy freedom with socialism(Hillary)

11 posted on 07/20/2016 9:20:58 PM PDT by Democrat_media ( Only Trump will stop TPP and China and the socialist illegals' invasion of the USA w Wall!)
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Hillary just Tweeted :Vote Your Conscience;.


12 posted on 07/20/2016 9:21:37 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I Love Bull Markets!!!)
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Ted’s new business card.

Rafael Edward Cruz LLP
C/O FMC
Second Floor, Unit 21
1403 29 Street NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9
CANADA

Phone: (403) 944-1321

I won the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election.
I'll lie for you too.

13 posted on 07/20/2016 9:21:46 PM PDT by ASA Vet (Jus Soli + Jus Sanguinis = NBC)
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To: proust

I did not watch. I was sure Cruz would be a self absorbed ass.
Ted Cruz is a psychopath. I hope he is defeated in Texas and that there are not anymore stupid people that could stomach another run for President by this turd ever.

F him and his puppet masters at Goldman Sachs.


14 posted on 07/20/2016 9:21:54 PM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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I’m glad that Trump’s enemies are, for the most part, too stupid to play along with him and stab him in the back later.


15 posted on 07/20/2016 9:21:58 PM PDT by Objective Scrutator (All liberals are criminals, and all criminals are liberals)
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To: proust

A nice belittling coup de grace from Trump there. Cruz deserves it.


16 posted on 07/20/2016 9:22:26 PM PDT by Yardstick
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To: monkapotamus

Cruznadians will be harder to find around these parts


17 posted on 07/20/2016 9:22:47 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam , Know Peace)
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To: BunnySlippers

>Hillary just Tweeted :Vote Your Conscience;.

Ted Cruz is a Hillary supporter.


18 posted on 07/20/2016 9:24:00 PM PDT by RedWulf (End Free trade.)
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Jamie Dupree ‏@jamiedupree 2h2 hours ago

The booing of Cruz was fully organic all around the arena; it did not erupt only from certain spots
19 posted on 07/20/2016 9:24:01 PM PDT by snarkpup (Socialism causes the worst people to become in charge - if they aren't already.)
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To: monkapotamus

I imagine Cruz tried to shake down the Donald in exchange for an endorsement and Trump refused to give in.


20 posted on 07/20/2016 9:24:13 PM PDT by Atticus
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