Posted on 09/23/2016 2:25:22 PM PDT by jazusamo
Donald Trump on Friday accepted Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) endorsement, despite promising in July not to.
After Cruz was booed at the Republican National Convention for refusing to endorse Trump, the GOP presidential nominee tore into his formal rival.
Trump predicted at the time that Cruz would eventually endorse, but said that “if he gives it, I will not accept it.”
"He'll come and endorse in the next little while because he has no choice. … I don't want his endorsement. Ted, stay home, relax, enjoy yourself."
But when Cruz’s endorsement came Friday in the form of a lengthy Facebook post, Trump accepted it with open arms.
"I am greatly honored by the endorsement of Senator Cruz. We have fought the battle and he was a tough and brilliant opponent," the businessman said in a statement released by his campaign.
"I look forward to working with him for many years to come in order to make America great again."
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
Just take your time. Breath. That’s it. Count to ten. I know you can do it.
So Kasich and Jebbie are the last two who promised to endorse the Republican nominee, and reneged.
Cubanadians are still ineligible.
>>>“I look forward to working with him for many years to come in order to make America great again.”<<<
If that was Trump’s only comment he did not say that he accepted the Cruz Endorsement, he merely said he looked forward to working with Cruz to pass the Trump agenda.
Glad he changed his mind on that issue, we are allowed to do that.
Only an idiot would take a positive moment and say something like that.
I am so proud of Mr. Trump for being gracious. He could have made Cruz look small and insignificant but he didn’t. He is a kind man. And kudos to Senator Cruz for doing the right thing.
>I am so proud of Mr. Trump for being gracious. He could have made Cruz look small and insignificant but he didn’t. He is a kind man. And kudos to Senator Cruz for doing the right thing.
Well said.
I meant “big deal” that some are taking issue with it. Sorry to not be clear.
Trump of Bust
>Not the most productive saying to use on FR: “move on”.
Guilty as charged! Shame on me...
“Why wouldn’t Trump be gracious....it’s what winners do.”
Yup, it’s what they do when they win.
Winners also act like Cruz did when they lose. Cruz did NOT like losing at all. That’s good.
We need more guys like him, directed not at other republicans, but at democrats and the democrat agenda.
No problem, FRiend and sorry I didn’t realize it. :)
If Ted had gotten on his knees and kissed Trumps ring, you would still find something to complain about.
I was disappointed when Ted failed to endorse Trump before, but I am satisfied now. Some people just need something to continue to bitch about, I get that.
I would absolutely have much more to say had Ted done that. Kowtowing is not called for, that is not how real men support each other. Trump's short and succinct acceptance had more sack in it than the whole mealy-mouthed formulaic Facebook message by someone signed by Cruz. I have to be merely "satisfied" (like yourself) with this arrangement because my man Trump has accepted it. That does not mean that I personally am going to come around to Ted Cruz. I personally dislike the man. It is just so nice to know that you were disappointed and now you are satisfied. How about showing a bit more gumption? This election hasn't even begun, and I fear you'll wither.
BS.
You should read your own tagline. No one ever said Lyin Ted was implicated in the Kennedy assignation. His dad however has a few odd stories in his background.
Ok. I give up. It was just a misguided effort to remind people of what the primary was really like and that I don’t hold out much hope that Trump and Cruz will ever be bosom buddies.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.