That was the first shot fired, because before that they had not attacked each other.
I have never followed Trump's tweets, don't have a twitter account. I supported Cruz until January, and changed because Trump was the better, stronger candidate. It wasn't because I disliked Cruz, I just found that Trump was stronger, better on the issues I cared about, and I felt he could withstand the negativity that the Clintons would bring.
The more Cruz has continued, the less I like him, and the less I trust him.
He has only Ted Cruz to blame for that.
I’m sorry: You fault Cruz for “his strategy to take out Trump by attacking Trump’s demeanor and character. “
Trump’s strategy - let’s be kind and call it, Mother of All Sliming, of his opponents, does not bother you. His attacks of the GOP... not a bother. His claim of voterless elections where voters don’t vote for him, not a problem. His - boorish, juvenile, immature, undignified rambling, ‘would be a riot,’ incoherent, position-switching, press conferences... not a problem.
But..
>>Ted when he spoke about his strategy to take out Trump by attacking Trump’s demeanor and character -— first said it to his donors.
OMG. That would be really unfair. Trump would never attack an opponents demeanor and character. He’d go for how tall they are; their eating manners.. important stuff like that.
>>>I have never followed Trump’s tweets
Ah, but you have. That’s how you’re being manipulated. Trump tweets, his followers *must* echo his post, you react to the second wave which is where you get the info that Cruz started it and Trump is, um, a victim.
Trump has a major advantage in free media attention, he has a loyal following who will repeat whatever he tells them no matter how specious. He bullies and intimidates anyone against him; followers tagging right along.
It’s quite an exercise in watching a mob.