[ladyjane]

I think there is also a strong “choose to ignore” aspect in those who follow Trump. They intellectually know of his liberal past, but don’t care

So anyone who has ever had a liberal past is not a good candidate?

Ronald Reagan was a lifelong liberal Democrat until 1962 when he became a conservative. Three years later he ran for governor in California.

Cruz is beginning to really irritate me.

[5thGenTexan]

Reagan validated his change over time with actions. It was not a sudden change as he began positioning for a presidential run. That is the difference to me. If Trump had a decade of actions to support his change in stance, I would have a different response to his claim.