[Carry_Okie]

I would be on high alert for an Alaska type of resonse from the Republican Party, failing that, look for the GOP Elite to openly support the Democrat candidate in the general election.

Yup. The deviant conservatives will be punished. Rick Perry said,

“I congratulate Ted Cruz on a hard-fought victory and a well-executed campaign. Ted is a force to be reckoned with: an excellent candidate and a great conservative communicator. I call on all conservative Texans to rally behind Ted Cruz in November...”

You will note of course that he did NOT say, "all TEXANS."

So, here is what I think he means. 'If you guys can elect him without us and without our money, go for it. Otherwise you'll have to dance to our tune.' He'll show up to conservative ralleys, etc. but he won't do diddly to sell Cruz to the public at large. Don't expect to see a dime of GOP money for Cruz.

This is what the RINOs have done to every conservative nominee I can remember in California. Of course, they expect us to fall in line with their "moderate" "he can win" nominees.

[Sans-Culotte]

You will note of course that he did NOT say, "all TEXANS."

So, here is what I think he means. 'If you guys can elect him without us and without our money, go for it. Otherwise you'll have to dance to our tune.' He'll show up to conservative ralleys, etc. but he won't do diddly to sell Cruz to the public at large. Don't expect to see a dime of GOP money for Cruz.

Oh, please. If anything, it shows that Perry knows which way the wind is blowing in Texas. To see his remarks as a veiled threat to withhold money is ludicrous.

[jagusafr]

“Of course, they expect us to fall in line with their “moderate” “he can win” nominees.”

Oh, c’mon - look at who we got for a Presidential candidate! He’s a rock-ribbed...uh...

nevermind.

[sport]

Exactly! I won't play their game any longer. If Republican Party wants my vote, they will have to give me a candidate to vote for.

Also, in my opinion, you can look for Prry to covert if not overtly support the Democrat candidate.

[FreeReign]

“I congratulate Ted Cruz on a hard-fought victory and a well-executed campaign. Ted is a force to be reckoned with: an excellent candidate and a great conservative communicator. I call on all conservative Texans to rally behind Ted Cruz in November...” You will note of course that he did NOT say, "all TEXANS."

Conversely one should note of course that he did NOT qualify his "excellent candidate" remark.

Taken all together, now that Perry's Lt. governor is out, it looks like Perry is now supporting Cruz.