Trump and his supporters aren't trying to beat him by making a better case on the issues- They engage in petty nasty insults and lies- trying to destroy both his career and his credibility.
The horrendous lie that Trump has been pushing- that Cruz was insulting 9/11 rescue workers when he made his "NY city liberal values" comment is just one example.
I have no explanation for some FReepers joining in these attacks on a good man.. It's depressing to see.
I hope Cruz watches out for himself above all else. Both Trump and GOPe would love to wreck him. And we need him to stay in the fight.
We need him to stir the people to awareness of what the Constitution means and why it is vitally important that we not abandon it.
(For example: Say a multi-billionaire tries to force you to sell your house to him because he wants to make a parking lot for limos.
In any other nation, he probably takes your property away against your will because he's a billionaire and you're not. You have no power. But in the U.S.A. you have individual rights because of the Constitution. The billionaire does not have more rights just because he has more money.)
We need to be reminded of why the Constitution matters- constantly.
This is Ted Cruz's strength- And why we need him as president.
(I loved Cruz's speech yesterday, and I hope he stays with that uplifting theme, while also reminding people that Trump refuses to debate, and polls show he (Trump) loses to Hillary.)
The problem with Trump is that has made it very clear that he intends to tear this country apart if he isn't handed the nomination- rules or no rules.
This is not presidential at all. Trump has shown zero ability to unite anyone. He encourages anger and division.
I have to ask: Are these qualities of a good president? (IMO they are red flags that show he would be a terrible POTUS -if he somehow overcomes his unprecedented high negatives and beats Hillary.)
Sadly, people may have to learn about this the hard way.
I pray for my country. I'm praying that Ted Cruz will be our next president.
I will state here- that after much thought and in spite of my deep reservations about Trump- I will vote for him if he is the nominee because I do not know for sure what he will do as POTUS. (He might even turn out to be a good president after all. )
Where as I know exactly what Hillary/Bernie will do- it is 100 % certain that they will actively work to bring this nation down.
Congratulations to our presumptive nominee, Donald Trump!
April 20, 2016 | by Jim Robinson
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3422979/posts
I completely agree with what you wrote.
I hope that Trump will pick Cruz for his running mate if he’s nominated - but he’ll probably go for someone he perceives as more popular with independents.