I lost a lot of respect for Carson over this. Carson made it look like he was quitting. Cruz’ people reported only what was factually true, and the recitation of those facts made it look like Carson was quitting. Cruz tried to be the big man and apologize for not trying harder to fix Carson’s blunder, and Carson keeps whining about Cruz’ “dirty tricks.”
On top of what you’re listing, I’d like to know why nobody is holding Carson responsible for not packing his bags adequately.
He could have had them cleaned on the road and he could have had them shipped from Florida to Iowa by someone else.
He exhibited very poor judgement and planning.
On that very night, Cruz gave a very sincere apology for something that he didn’t do but his people did.
“Carson made it look like he was quitting.”
Carson never hinted he was quitting. He wanted to go home, probably to rest or who knows, and get out before the approaching storm.