He did not merely “pass on a news story from CNN”. That too is a lie - as despicable as the one Team Ted told on caucus night. It was a lie that even Ted admitted to, and apologized for. Ted actually said “that was our mistake” [the assumption/lie that Carson was dropping out] and that his team should have contacted Carson.
I would have happily voted for Ted as the nominee because I actually thought he was principled and honorable. But now voting for Ted as the nominee will be just another “cream of the crap” vote for me.
Every news commentator that saw the Carson press release thought he was dropping out. It’s Friday, he’s a no show in any primary state and has been since Iowa.