If Trump has a big night tonight (and I believe he probably will), and then follows that with a strong showing next week...I believe he will most definitely get to the 1237 before the convention and put all of this drama to rest.
I am a Cruz supporter...but these are just the facts.
My hope is that Cruz, once his mathematical path is closed and sealed, and if Trump really does well next week...that Cruz in May will put down the war hatchet and come out in support of Trump and help build the winning team we simply have to have for November.
Cruz can do that (in terms of burying the hatchet and uniting the party)...and I hope and pray he will.
A lot of harsh comments have been made by Trumpsters and Cruzers. Yours has finally convinced me to vote Cruz if in fact he is the nominee even though I fully support Trump. Any replacement by the GOPe will not get my vote.
Cruz will never give in. Ask the Senate how he works and no one likes them.
I think Cruz hopes that Trump does not get to 1237 and that rule 40b holds up. That would mean only Trump or Cruz could be the nominee. However, Cruz is relying on a lot of GOPe-leaning delegates. They may be obligated to vote for Cruz on initial ballots, but they are not forced to vote for rule 40b. That is the danger I see with the gambit Cruz has been playing as of late.
I’m with you. In political terms it’s an eternity between now and the convention.
“I am a Cruz supporter...but these are just the facts.
My hope is that Cruz, once his mathematical path is closed and sealed, and if Trump really does well next week...that Cruz in May will put down the war hatchet and come out in support of Trump and help build the winning team we simply have to have for November.
Cruz can do that (in terms of burying the hatchet and uniting the party)...and I hope and pray he will.”
Whether Cruz does what you suggest (and he should), is going to say A LOT about Cruz’s character. Is Cruz in this just for himself, and he’s ready to burn the GOP and our country down in a scorched earth attempt at the nomination now, or is he going to do what’s good for our country and live to fight another day, given the fact that he’s so young and potentially has a great future before him.
“Cruz can do that (in terms of burying the hatchet and uniting the party)...and I hope and pray he will.”
I pray the same. If Cruz does that, and his supporters follow suit,,then I, as an ex-Cruz now Trump supporter would welcome them with open arms!
It would make Cruz look so big and statesmanlike. He will need that image if he wants a future in politics. Right now his image isn’t so great.
I don’t think Trump plans on making a career of politics. I do think Trump wants what is best for the country. Party interests are secondary.
Thank you for an excellent post.
“My hope is that Cruz, once his mathematical path is closed and sealed, and if Trump really does well next week...that Cruz in May will put down the war hatchet and come out in support of Trump and help build the winning team we simply have to have for November.
Cruz can do that (in terms of burying the hatchet and uniting the party)...and I hope and pray he will.”
I agree with you. Well stated.
Agree. I’m hoping that Cruz will step aside. It would be the best thing for the country.
Cruz is on a mission for the second ballot now. I understand it as too cute by half.