I thought Cruz had a pretty good moment when he took on the birther question, but after considering it, I think Trump won that moment too. Despite an excellent response from Cruz, the question is still out there. Trump with his focus on a Democrat lawsuit if Cruz is the nominee turned the discussion toward what is good for the party. He did not have to argue Cruz eligibility, he simply brought up it could be a distraction. If that moves 10% of the voters away from Cruz, then it is a victory for Trump.
It's on replay at Fox business news. Trump was even solid there countering enough Cruz's points. I personally could take Cruz apart, but I've been studying this thing in the last 8 years.
He did not have to argue Cruz eligibility, he simply brought up it could be a distraction. If that moves 10% of the voters away from Cruz, then it is a victory for Trump.
You win the analysis.
All Trump had to do was plant a seed of doubt. That’s been done.