Exactly right. Now here they are, with no other choice, coming to him — and he’s being lambasted for it; whereas, not too many weeks ago, recall the meme was all about him not getting along with, and his lack of support from, his colleagues.
I don’t care if he gets along with anyone or not, but when He’s made his entire case on his reputation of never compromising his principles, then how can Cruz accept endorsements and money from all kinds of people he doesn’t agree with on principles? Immigration is a perfect example since the bitter differences between Rubio and Cruz are well known. How much can Cruz get away with before even his most ardent supporters have to recognize the hypocrisy?
Trump doesn’t have this problem, since he has not made his campaign all about being dogmatic and ideological.