This election is about OUR mandate regardless of which anti-establishment name wins. And we can use that mandate to amend the Constitution. THAT is the end game.
To put it plainly, your [CO’s] research leads you to conclude that Cruz is tougher than Trump on illegal immigration, but he’s scared to say so:
“So I see it as tactical. Let’s face it, Cruz knows he will face the same media character assassination that Reagan did and worse: “warmonger, racist, elitist, uncaring, enemy of the poor...” it will go on, and on, and on...”
This policy of caution might have helped him when the Establishment RINOs fell like flies. By keeping his head down, he might well have out-foxed them. They all dropped off the poling radar.
... Phase One Complete ...
Time for Phase Two:
NOW or never, FRiend. Cruz darn well better start making waves by explaining how he’s tougher on illegal immigrants than Trump, particularly unskilled ‘unregistered border crossers’. If he fails to do so, he loses his chance. [Assuming your research is accurate.]
It’s up to Cruz. If he gets into the specifics, I can support him over Trump. Otherwise, I’ll remain ‘all-in’ for Trump due to his willingness to fight.
Cruz is now in the Top Two. You and others at the grassroots helped him get there. [Even here online.] Now it’s his job to confront the RINOs and define himself. So I’m off the hook — monkey’s on his back. And unless you are part of his strategy team, you’re off the hook too.
There is only one serious mistake we must avoid — if this primary is not brokered, we need to rally behind either Trump or Cruz — whichever wins.
I'll take my award for prescience at the door. ;-)