Statesmen don’t do stunts like shut down the govt - they make political deals - that’s what statesman means - a diplomat. Cruz is not a diplomat. Trump has shown himself to be a master politician. Only the presidency will show if he is a good statesman. But Cruz failed to be diplomatic with his own colleagues hence he is not a statesman.
Wow! That sounds just like a GOP elite fan and you claim to be an outsider Trump fan. GO ALONG TO GET ALONG is what our fedgov should be about? Cruz didn't shut down the government (which I had no problem with - the less the better), Obama refused to sign the bill. Get your facts straight.
Jim, these are the guys you support while kicking others off your forum? I've tried to be gracious about Trump, but this Trumpinator comment is beyond the pale. Really? Make political deals? That is exactly what Cruz was fighting against and why he got no support from the GOPe.
Veterans for Constitutional Restoration was a waste of my time and money. Now THIS is a waste of my time. Before you get your panties in a wad I will repeat one more time...I'm voting for Trump against Shillary. And no, I'm not submitting an Opus. But then you can kick me off if you think I've insulted Trumpinator. I no longer give a sh*t and sorry I got into this mix.