Cruz's quote: "Of course it's inappropriate to be attacking a federal judge's race or ethnicity.".
In the interest of fairness and truth, Cruz is a liar.
a) Trump did NOT mention anyone's race. That was an ad lib LIE from Cruz.
b) Cruz purposely gave NO weight or context to the relationship Judge Curiel has with La Raza. Shouldn't he have clarified that matter? Or is Cruz himself pro-La Raza?
c) Why is "attacking a federal judge" for ANY reason "inappropriate" Do you believe they should be immune from legit criticism?
d) NO public official -- regardless of ethnicity and race -- should be immune to legitimate criticism -- whether it's their loyalty to the US, their commitment to the US Constitution, or their supposed PC impunity from criticism BASED ON RACE, COLOR, OR CREED.
e) Judge Curiel has indeed a conundrum; he has a conflict of interest based on his membership in the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, and their loyalty to annexing USA as part of Mexico. Moreover, his law firm has paid $675,000 to the Clintons for speeches.
Are you trying to form an argument that it is legitimate to impugn an American citizen based on race or ethnicity ? That would surely be a losing argument.
Cruz is an idiot as are a number of current Reps who need replacement.