[Yashcheritsiy]

I hate to say it, but all this really shows is how out of step the tea parties are with the base of the GOP.

The base is going for Trump big time, while a few right-leaning tea party politicos are going for Cruz. Goes to show that the TPs are more establishment than they are outsider.

[BuckeyeGOP]

I hate to say it, but all this really shows is how out of step the tea parties are with the base of the GOP. The base is going for Trump big time, while a few right-leaning tea party politicos are going for Cruz. Goes to show that the TPs are more establishment than they are outsider................................................................................................................... oh here we go. Trumpeteers have thrown Reagan under the bus, they just threw GWB under, next up...the tea party. So apparently if you are a tea party voter and don't like trump, then by default you are pro-establishment? You guys are losing...lost...it.

[Teacher317]

I hate to say it, but all this really shows is how out of step the tea parties are with the base of the GOP.
The base is going for Trump big time, while a few right-leaning tea party politicos are going for Cruz. Goes to show that the TPs are more establishment than they are outsider.

You assume that the GOP base is for the establishment. This year, more than ever, this is clearly untrue.

You also assume that only the GOP base is for Trump. Also clearly not true. Many many people who do not usually pay attention this early, or to debates, are tuning in because of Trump. The ratings alone bear this out.

(I'm all-in for Cruz as the nominee, but I will vote for Trump 3rd Party if the GOP nominates anyone other than Cruz, Carson, or Trump.)

[SmokingJoe]

Joke post?
The Tea Party is one of the strongest elements of the base of the GOP. They are THE anti-GOPe. The fact they they voted for Cruz instead of Trump shows what true conservatives they are. Cruz is the only true conservative in the race right now.
Trump? He is not even close. The guy supports or has recently supported gay marriage, Obamacare, abortion and practically every far left agenda brought up by Obama.