He possibly applied this adage when his campaign claimed that Carson had quit the race, Cruz later telling Carson, sorry.
First on CNN: Ted Cruz apologizes to Ben Carson
In stark contrast to Trump earning his bragging rights for being a master deal-maker, this issue with Cruz allegedly violating an election law tells me that Cruz is not necessarily a good negotiator.
More specifically, instead of working with people to get what he wants, Cruz seems to be employing the adage, its easier to get forgiveness than permission.
In fact, he possibly applied this adage when his campaign claimed that Carson had quit the race, Cruz later telling Carson sorry.
First on CNN: Ted Cruz apologizes to Ben Carson
So far in the presidential race, it is easier to be a Trump apologist than it is to be a Cruz apologist imo.