Gee, no one realized what happened. With the birth issue out there, if Trump wins the nomination, he cannot pick Cruz as his VP.
Cruz is a liability. I know he’s a great American and a patriot and I’m confident there is no conflict in his heart but he’s still a liability.
Someone would have to sue Cruz in court before being sworn in. If they do not then he will remain legally as President or Vice president.
I thought the same thing at first, but after some reflection I have changed.
(1) DT is the smartest guy in the room by far.
(2) DT has stated that all Cruz needs is a declaratory judgement from a judge (which one is unspecified) in order to be eligible.
(3) Cruz has stated he will not seek a judgement just because Trump says he should.
Sounds like an impasse, but think a little longer. If we go into the convention without a clear winner the issue gives DT a lift over his closest rival. If, OTOH, DT wins enough delegates to assure a first round victory, which I think is likely at this time, as soon as he has enough delegates he can approach Cruz and they can seek the judgement, or possibly just an opinion from a learned and respected law authority.
Best of both worlds for Trump. He has a leg up on Cruz if he needs it, if he doesn't need it he has plenty of time to get the legal status cleared up.
What I am now going to predict is that Trump clinches the nomination well before the convention, approaches whoever he sees as his VP at that time and starts both campaigning and battlespace preparation before the Dem convention.
As I see it, battlespace preparation is to start pushing the Dems toward a candidate Trump can easily beat. If not that, he can at least assure a nasty fight at the convention.
Is Sanders really doing all that well on his own? Or, is there a mysterious benefactor somewhere in the wings, helping him out to weaken Hillary.