[MaxFlint]

Dirt has a mind of its own and turns up anytime and anywhere. The Enquirer and like-minded news sources are in business to make money. They don’t take their marching orders from political parties or strategists. While they might be convinced to suppress a story for a short time, they want to scoop it first and reap the big bucks.

I don't think the Enquirer was in on it. I think releasing the story now screws up the GOPe's plan to use Cruz to keep Trump under a majority of delegates.

The affair angle would only be needed if there was a Cruz surge at the convention. That is, if Hell froze over.

[Beautiful_Gracious_Skies]

Yes, It certainly does mess up their plan.