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If Cruz wants to have a future in the Republican party, he needs to absolutely endorse Trump in his speech.

Anything less than a sincere, definitive endorsement of Trump will taint Cruz.

1 posted on 07/20/2016 9:21:41 AM PDT by Innovative
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Walker reminds Cruz of unity pledge
CLEVELAND — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday invoked the pledge Ted Cruz took to support the GOP nominee, a reminder of that commitment that comes hours before Cruz addresses the Republican National Convention that is coronating his bitter primary rival, Donald Trump.


30 posted on 07/20/2016 10:03:21 AM PDT by MaxistheBest
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An apology and strong endorsement
would stop his descent -— until the next ObamaTRADE bill.


32 posted on 07/20/2016 10:07:08 AM PDT by Diogenesis ("When a crime is unpunished, the world is unbalanced.")
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I believe he will give a great speech and endorse Trump. It will make a lot of conservatives mad but I don’t care, I am as conservative as they are but you can’t have everything so I will take somethings with the Hidabeast you get nothing you want.


33 posted on 07/20/2016 10:14:16 AM PDT by wild74
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Regardless of what Cruz might say or what the future may hold, there is no way that I would ever be able to vote for this insane liar.

Lyn’ Loon Cruz is mentally ill and he should never be allowed to hold ANY office of public trust.


34 posted on 07/20/2016 10:17:05 AM PDT by Gator113 ( Go Trump, Go! Just livin' life my way. Don't worry, everything's gonna be alright. 👍 &#1)
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Let Cruz keep his endorsement. To do something begrudgingly means you really don’t want to do it. This is ridiculous. SMH.


36 posted on 07/20/2016 10:17:38 AM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel (I am so very blessed! Thank You, JESUS!)
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I’m content with whatever Cruz decides to do. Support or don’t, makes no difference to me. I’m confident that those who hold out hope for Cruz will make the right choice come November, and those who are fixed in the #nevertrump camp won’t strike tents with an endorsement by Ted unless it is incredibly convincing.

I suspect he’ll talk about a strong conservative senate, maybe some nice words about Pence and call it a day.

At the end of it all, Ted’s next run at the Oval Office would be 16 to 20 years from now if Trump wins. Those are some bitter ashes to eat in contemplating just how close he came.


39 posted on 07/20/2016 10:20:37 AM PDT by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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If he does not endorse he will look petty and weak and nothing else he says during his speech will be reported. The MSM will only report that Cruz refused to endorse Trump.

Cruz is a smart guy and knows this.

I believe he absolutely will endorse Trump and it was worked out weeks ago. If he did not commit to endorse he would not have been invited to speak.

I think all this drama is just to maximize the effect of the endorsement. The MSM is already writing their stories about how important the non-endorsement will be. They are walking into a trap.

42 posted on 07/20/2016 10:26:37 AM PDT by usurper (Liberals GET OFF MY LAWN)
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When Cruz shows up, Trump should tell the SS to grab that Cubanadian by the seat of his britches and toss him in the street to that ugly mob of Democrat protesters.


44 posted on 07/20/2016 10:31:57 AM PDT by fortes fortuna juvat
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I supported and voted for McCain largely because he ultimately endorsed and supported GW Bush. I was just good to my word, which I said at the time that if he would do that, I would support him in the future.

I don't expect Cruz to do this though.

46 posted on 07/20/2016 10:38:18 AM PDT by Religion and Politics (Let's get Trump to make the "minority" deal NOW in the USA, much tougher than the Palestinians.)
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If Cruz wants to have a future in the Republican party, he needs to absolutely endorse Trump in his speech.

I agree. Up until now, I can see the point of holding out for leverage on the platform, etc. Trump has been great on social issues in the preconvention, picking Pence, and suggesting dumping the Johnson Amendment to IRS rules.

Trump's done his part. This spech CANNOT be Cruz 2020 or even 2024. It has to be BE A CONSTITUTIONAL CONSERVATIVE, DESTROY CLINTON, ELECT TRUMP.
48 posted on 07/20/2016 10:42:06 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (VThere's no salvation in politics.)
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It was time to back him three months ago.


49 posted on 07/20/2016 10:42:12 AM PDT by comebacknewt (Newt (sigh) what could have been . . .)
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Waaaaay passed time. Cruz is looking and sounding like Yeb at this point


51 posted on 07/20/2016 10:48:54 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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Where have you been? Cruz is finished. No ethical person would ever support this lying asshole. He’s toxic.


53 posted on 07/20/2016 10:57:24 AM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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As far as I am concerned Cruz has no future in the Republican Party on the National level. He has tipped his hand as to his politics/character/ethics. Is his position as a Senator is in jeopardy? That will be up to the voters in Texas. I think they will do the right thing about this Globalist come 2018.


55 posted on 07/20/2016 11:00:40 AM PDT by Forty-Niner (The barely bare, berry Bear formily known as Ursus Arctos Horrilibis (or U.A. Californicus))
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He’s giving a speech now.
From reporter there:
“daveweigel ;@daveweigel · 5m5 minutes ago

Cruz: “Our party now has a nominee.”

At that exact moment, the Trump plane flies by.

“That was... pretty well orchestrated!” “

Very disappointed in him if he doesn’t strongly endorse the nominee!


57 posted on 07/20/2016 11:08:09 AM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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If Cruz wants to have a future in the Republican party, he needs to absolutely endorse Trump in his speech.

Ronald Reagan did not endorse Gerald Ford. Remember how that worked out for him. However Ted Cruz is no Ronald Reagan, and this Country is nothing like the Country Ronald Reagan was elected in.

58 posted on 07/20/2016 11:25:09 AM PDT by itsahoot (Trump kills PC--Hillary kills USA--Pick one.)
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He may give a definitive endorsement, but I doubt it’s sincere. If he was truly sincere, he would have given it weeks ago when it was obvious Trump would be the nominee.

No, what he’ll give is on the same level when your parent makes you say ‘I’m sorry’ after a fight with your sibling, and you’re not one bit sorry. You’re doing it only to avoid a worse punishment.


61 posted on 07/20/2016 11:28:25 AM PDT by Spirit of Liberty (It's morning in America again!)
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I backed Cruz months ago before backing Trump... but if Cruz sabotages Trump in any way I - and millions like me who now back Trump - would wash our hands of Cruz forever.

Just like we're doing with the other quislings - Jeb and Kasich... I wouldn't vote for Jef or Kasichh for dog catchers... Trump won fair and square - everyone needs to put on their big boy pants.

62 posted on 07/20/2016 11:39:41 AM PDT by GOPJ (Diversity was a byproduct of people coming 'yearning to be free', "diversity" was never THE goal.)
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Originally supported Cruz as the Conservative Constitutionalist. Was a bit excited. Donated hundreds. Then the attorney politico egotist came out. Sorely disappointed. No more lawyers, please. Expecting little tonight.


63 posted on 07/20/2016 11:55:58 AM PDT by polymuser (Enough is enough)
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