Posted on 06/27/2016 6:17:41 PM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel
Ted Cruz and John Kasich have a message for Donald J. Trump: They don’t care if they are not invited to speak at his convention.
As Mr. Trump tries to plan a convention that will run as smoothly as possible, he said in an interview with The New York Times last week that he would not invite either Mr. Cruz or Mr. Kasich, both former rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, to speak at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland unless they endorsed him.
That is fine, both said on Monday. A spokeswoman for Mr. Cruz, Catherine Frazier, said the Texas senator did not have any expectation about receiving a speaking slot. A spokesman for Mr. Kasich, the governor of Ohio, was similarly indifferent.
“We have not sought nor are we expecting a speaking slot at the convention,” said the spokesman, Chris Schrimpf.
In Mr. Kasich’s case, the situation is even more strained because the convention will take place in his home state. Ordinarily, a governor whose party is hosting a convention in his backyard would play a big role. Not this year.
Mr. Kasich’s spokesman said the governor plans to be “in and around” Cleveland that week. But he has no plans to be involved in anything that has to do with Mr. Trump.
Instead, he will attend “events focusing on keeping the Republican majorities in Congress and winning races down ballot,” Mr. Schrimpf said.
If Mr. Cruz and Mr. Kasich never set foot in the convention hall, they would hardly be the only Republicans staying away. Other governors, senators, members of Congress and senior party officials are skipping, too. Even some delegates are renouncing their roles.
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When it counts, don’t count on the likes of these two.
Trump doesn’t care, he’s doing this to show people how low Cruz and Kasick are, he wouldn’t give them the time of day...nor will he later...
So, Cruz is not planning to give an acceptance speech after his superior ground game wins him the nomination? /s
So, they appear to be saying they will not keep their promise to endorse.
Disgusting people.
LoL.
Good riddance to them. The RNC should strip them and others of their delegates because they reneged on agreements to support the winner. Boot them from the party.
I don’t know about kasich, but cruz’s career is over. O.V.E.R.
And the vast majority of those watching the GOP Convention are more than delighted to NEVER hear those two speak, ever again; especially little Teddy the lying, dirty trickster, FRAUD, born in Canada, hypocrite!
To be fair and balanced, can we point out that four years ago, a number of leading Democrats skipped Obama’s convention? They make it sound as if this is fatal to Trump’s chances in the election.
Not every politician in a political party attends every single convention . just pointing out.
Well, of course, all these two guys have, is the GOPe.
Whoda Thunk???
Who could stand to hear that wimp Cruz’s nasally voice anyway?
Cruz, Kasich, Clinton, Sanders and most current and many former members of the Gang of 535 (CONgre$$) should be in federal prison.
Land of the thieves…
…home of the slaves.
6. But the grand nostrum will be a public debt…
7. It must not be forgotten that the members of the legislative body are to have a deep stake in the game. This is an essential point, and happily is attended with no difficulty. A sufficient number, properly disposed, can alternately legislate and speculate, and speculate and legislate, and buy and sell, and sell and buy, until a due portion of the property of their constituents has passed into their hands to give them an interest against their constituents…
11. As soon as sufficient progress in the intended change shall have been made, and the public mind duly prepared according to the rules already laid down, it will be proper to venture on another and a bolder step toward a removal of the constitutional landmarks.
http://www.constitution.org/cmt/freneau/republic2monarchy.htm
I think they both are done, they had the fork stuck in them...like the saying goes:...and another two bite the dust...
Thank you!
Hahaha.. just wait the Cruz ground game will be coming soon...
Cruz had started asking money again for his Senate run. Lucifer
kasich is GOPe piece of Trash. I would have expected better from Cruz who USUALLY cares about what’s best for the country/conservatism (but apparently doesn’t this time).
I am a proud resident of metro-Cleveland. Our city handled a huge Trump rally soon after the Chicago outrage perfectly, without your help. Our fine city did a job that other cities could only dream of, the night the Cavs had their impossible victory. Then, three days later, it wonderfully planned and managed a celebration that more than 1.3 million people attended. Governor Kasich, where were you to congratulate our fine city on the rise, bursting with pride? The RNC convention plans? It's coming along very nicely with no help from you.
I have a modest proposal. Perhaps Mayor Jackson can do the welcome to Cleveland. You can stay in Columbus with your equally creepy friends who don't understand what winning means. Maybe, Governor Kasich, you could take the billions of dollars you're hoarding in the state treasury and write out checks to cities and towns, most of which have been starved of financing for basic services. (you've already given enough to your corporate buddies).
Governor Kasich, you're not just an embarrassment to the Republican Party. You're an embarrassment to the human race.
"grania"
(grrr.......)
Sure glad I don’t live in Texas...course up here in Mormonvill, we have Mike Lee and Mia Love...ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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