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Cruz supporters alarmed by possible Trump endorsement
Washington Examiner ^ | September 22, 2016 | By DAVID M. DRUCKER

Posted on 09/22/2016 12:25:33 PM PDT by Jim Robinson

Ted Cruz supporters were alarmed Wednesday at suggestions that he was on the verge of endorsing Donald Trump.

They worry that the Texas senator could squander his brand as a fighter — and goodwill earned among many through his stubborn refusal to back his party's nominee — if he caves with nothing to show for it.

Cruz has held out on the grounds that Trump is insufficiently conservative, and because Trump attacked his wife and father down the stretch of their heated battle for the Republican nomination.

The senator even took the extraordinary step of declining to endorse Trump during a televised, prime time speech delivered from the stage of the New York businessman's own nominating convention.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2016endorsements; 2016gopprimary; cruz; cruz2016; elections; endorsement; trump
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To: Jim Robinson

There is always the possibility that the GOP/Trump/Cruz all agreed to have Cruz delay the endorsement to get a maximum effect of it.


61 posted on 09/22/2016 12:44:51 PM PDT by castlegreyskull
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To: CatOwner
While I hope he does it and soon, at this point does his endorsement really help Trump out in November?

I can't imagine it would help Trump much at this point, any boost is a benefit. I was initially a Cruz supporter, but even if he endorses Trump now, I'll never vote for him in a primary should he run again. Cruz was a self-centered, lying cry baby to not endorse Trump at the Convention. Nothing about the reasons he's given for not endorsing Trump has changed. So why might he possibly be endorsing Trump now? To hook his wagon to a winner? Because he actually thinks the RNC will not give him support for future runs? If either of those are the reasons, he's still self-centered. It may be that he has actually reached the conclusion that we need to defeat Hillary, but I'm so cynical about his motives that I don't believe it.

62 posted on 09/22/2016 12:44:58 PM PDT by Kipp
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To: Jim Robinson

At this point what difference does it make?

Seriously, what benefit is there to Trump to have Cruz’s endorsement now?


63 posted on 09/22/2016 12:45:04 PM PDT by EDINVA
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To: Jim Robinson
Cruz is living in a bubble of nutz swilling in their own gasses.
He has gone insane.
He needs to pop out for his own good, but at this point, “what difference does it make” in the election that matters.
Maybe his electoral college vote worshipers in Colorado? I dunno?
64 posted on 09/22/2016 12:45:35 PM PDT by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our one and only true hope.)
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To: Jim Robinson

> “Cruz has held out on the grounds that Trump ... attacked his wife and father down the stretch of their heated battle for the Republican nomination.”

Trump never attacks unless he’s been attacked first. And he only mentioned Heidi’s affiliation with Goldman Sachs and his father’s association with the Lee Harvey Oswald after Cruz’ campaign manager sleazebag Jeff Roe coordinated with a Cruz PAC to plaster Melania’s nude photo all over the internet.

In light of what Cruz/Roe orchestrated on Melania, I would say Donald’s so-called ‘attack’ was quite mild and only suggestive.

Cruz can dish it out but he can’t take it. And he’s an example of sore losers everywhere.


65 posted on 09/22/2016 12:45:50 PM PDT by Hostage (ARTICLE V):)
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To: Jim Robinson
The skunk is redeemable? If Cruz comes crawling back, encourage him, then when he gets close enough kick him in the head. That's what Trump is gonna do.
66 posted on 09/22/2016 12:46:09 PM PDT by Go No
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To: Jim Robinson

Some “supporters” who want their man cut off at the knees by Rinse Previous for future RNC funding


67 posted on 09/22/2016 12:46:25 PM PDT by silverleaf (Age takes a toll: Please have exact change)
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To: proust
1. I was a Cruz supporter in the GOP primaries.

2. I understand why he's upset, but I'm really disappointed in his conduct since Trump won the nomination.

3. I think he can do a great service to himself and restore his public image in my mind if he publicly, and enthusiastically, endorses Trump.

4. He doesn't owe Trump or Trump's supporters an apology.

68 posted on 09/22/2016 12:46:43 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Sometimes I feel like I've been tied to the whipping post.")
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To: Sans-Culotte

Cruz has been great in the Senate. But he showed he was NOT presidential material.


69 posted on 09/22/2016 12:46:59 PM PDT by Mr. K (<a href="https://imgflip.com/i/1adpjl"><img src="https://i.imgflip.com/1adpjl.jpg" title="made at im)
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To: TheTimeOfMan

He doesn’t even have to endorse Trump; just say something like, “I know we’ve had our differences, but for the sake of the Country I plan to vote for him and hope my followers will do the same.”


70 posted on 09/22/2016 12:47:07 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia (Democrats: The perfect party for the helpless and stupid, and those who would rule over them.)
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To: Jim Robinson

The Supreme Court alone is reason enough.

If Cruz passes he is telling us who originally supported him he won’t support us.


71 posted on 09/22/2016 12:47:42 PM PDT by jcon40
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To: Go No

Trump will be gracious to him

But I hope he doesn’t expect a cabinet post or a kiss on the cheek after what he did to Melania (yes it was his “PAC” but there was no apology)


72 posted on 09/22/2016 12:47:47 PM PDT by silverleaf (Age takes a toll: Please have exact change)
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To: Ohioan

understood
just have never seen such embarrassing, babyish, selfish behaviour before (as with Cruz, LindsayGraham, Romney, Jeb, and Kasick what’s his name in Ohio), also Mark Levin on the radio (who now says he will have to vote for Trump but still uses half his program to criticize the party’s nominee )

yes we need all possible votes.
i understand that. but these people are working for Hilliary
.... I mean, if one of them comes out and really really recants and starts really campaigning with Trump, ok....
do you see any of them doing it, tho?


73 posted on 09/22/2016 12:48:04 PM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians are not born. They're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero.)
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To: butlerweave

Quick! Someone send Eric Erickson a box of dull razors! He’s going to need them if Cruz endorses!


74 posted on 09/22/2016 12:48:22 PM PDT by austinaero
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To: bushwon

I think if he gets on board and we get Mr. Trump in the White House, all could be forgotten, and he could actually have a chance to be a leader in the Senate, but if he DOESN’T, the next Senator from Texas is going to be named Rick Perry.


75 posted on 09/22/2016 12:48:49 PM PDT by ichabod1 (Make America Normal Again)
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To: dp0622; Jim Robinson; Political Junkie Too

dp0622, I, too, was a huge Cruz fan. He needs to endorse, quickly, enthusiastically and as sincerely as he can. Because, like Political Junkie Too points out so clearly, we can never get back the month of lost momentum squandered by Ted for absolutely no good reason.

How hard can it be for a Texan to stand on his word? As an Okie, it would never occur to me to renig on a pledge, even made TO a Texan.

Oldplayer


76 posted on 09/22/2016 12:49:28 PM PDT by oldplayer
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To: Jim Robinson

Too little too late. The real Ted Cruz emerged during the primaries.


77 posted on 09/22/2016 12:49:30 PM PDT by AlaskaErik (I served and protected my country for 31 years. Progressives spent that time trying to destroy it.)
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To: fortheDeclaration

His political career is over and his Senate seat is long gone. He might get elected dog catcher by endorsing Trump and name recognition. Heidi will be out crying on the side of the highway again.


78 posted on 09/22/2016 12:50:01 PM PDT by bgill (From the CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola")
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To: sodpoodle
Interestingly, I think Cruz still has an opportunity to run in 2020. Even if Trump wins, I can't see him running for re-election in 2020 at the age of 74.

I would not be surprised if Cruz and Trump's team are engaged in serious discussions behind the scenes to get Cruz on board in some way. Personally, I think his best contributions would be in a key senior role in the U.S. Senate (or in a governor's office, which doesn't seem likely).

79 posted on 09/22/2016 12:50:02 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Sometimes I feel like I've been tied to the whipping post.")
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To: Jim Robinson

He signed a pledge that he would support the nominee of the party. He is either a man of his word or he is not?


80 posted on 09/22/2016 12:50:28 PM PDT by kabar
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