And Cruz has been smart enough not to try and cross Trump but instead welcome him, his efforts, and his supporters. It’s a brilliant move that, in the end, could play out very, very well for Cruz.
Cruz defends Trump -- tells Politico that it's "foolish" for GOP to "smack Donald Trump with a stick."
"Donald Trump had a rally in Phoenix, Arizona to which between 10,000 and 20,000 people came out. When you attack and vilify the people at that rally as crazies it does nothing to help Republicans win in 2016," Cruz said.
"If Washington politicians show contempt and condescension to those voters, that is a path to losing at the ballot box," he added.
Amen, senator. Amen!