Posted on 12/11/2015 1:23:38 PM PST by SeekAndFind
and Newt as Trump’s Chief of Staff.. now all the Republican elite’s heads would explode
Cruz is no dummy. He knows that if you want to get elected, you have to kiss a few ugly babies. I have no problem with the babies he’s kissed.
Calling him a toady seems like the media really wants to provoke a fight. Cruz is wise to ignore this.
Neither do I “feel comfortable” with that; not at all.
(snort)
One of the biggest eeyore of online pundits calling Cruz an eeyore. Now that’s funny.
I thought the same thing until about ten days ago; then I thought: as vp, he will be set up to run for president!
Neither are in agreement with the GOPe, and attacking each just helps the GOPe attempt to gain traction in the polls and primaries.
If he becomes one, in Trump's eyes and nobody else's, he will go after him just like everyone else.
DONALD TRUMP IS NOT A NICE GUY IN COMPETITION.
And I would guess he's a sore loser.
‘Cause he has a brain in his head. The others have imploded directly because they attacked Trump. Well, maybe not Carson. There were other reasons for that.
Trump wants Cruz's votes. Once Trump takes out Bush and Christie, Paul and Carson, Fiorina and the others, he'll need to get support from Cruz's conservative base. Attacking Bush appeals to those voters. Attacking Cruz doesn't.
Point taken, but if Cruz is Veep, hopefully he will be involved in SOTUS appointments...
1. Trump and Cruz obviously have some kind of agreement.
2. Either man is easily superior to the rest of the field.
3. Relax.
Cruz would be great in several slots. VP, AG or SCOTUS. But my preference, at least initially is VP, to make use of his expertise in working things through Congress. Of course, he could do that by continuing in the senate, too. Trump will decide where he needs Ted most.
I’m beginning to think Trump is Cruz’s “PAC”....he can spend money and garner attention without having to file “government” reports to the Election bureaucrats...
Cruz is receiving substantial insider support and it will show in the next financial reports for the PACs.
The establishment thinks Trump is a bridge further than they're willing to go, but they may be hedging their bets with Cruz.
It's very important, I'm sure, for everyone to keep it quiet.
Remember, Cruz has placed some mainstream GOP votes when it counted.
His most aggressive opposition stances/votes are often when it just doesn't matter what his vote is.
Please note: The qualifiers I used are "some" and "often". That's not a universal indictment of Cruz.
I believe they're certain they can take out Trump at some point, and I think Cruz is somebody they hate, but could live with.
Cruz for Attorney General.
“Cruz as Vp is really a waste of talent for at least 4 years.
I`d rather he stay in the senate.”
I`ve heard the office of the VP ain’t worth spit.
Get that.
I like the idea of a Cruz ready succession to a 4 or 8yr Trump Presidency. VPs can make the jump to light speed if they are not buried underground like that Jimmy Buffet lookin’ mf old Joe.
Then I will be voting third party.
You said about Trump: “And I would guess he’s a sore loser.”
He would also exact revenge against the winner.
His wife talked about just this issue in a recent article I read.
She said Trump is a loyal friend for too long.. and then turns HARD on people eventually when he feels betrayed.
If there is another terrorist attack in America - especially if it is a significant one - then I think there’s no contest. Trump would have it hands down and would steam roll everyone - Hillary Benghazi Clinton included.
However, if that doesn’t happen, and (another ‘if’) if Cruz would win Iowa, then perhaps we would see a different dynamic at work. It’s just possible that Cruz still believes he can win with his stated strategy and his organized ground game and his supporters. He may feel things will still work his way and he won’t have to attack a fellow candidate. But right now, I call “still too early”.
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