Kennedy and Johnson ran together and the current differences are not nearly as great as between those two. When Kennedy realized that winning was more important than putting Johnson down, he made the necessary moves to make the compromise work. This is Trump’s only shot at the brass ring and if he can accept that he needs Cruz more than Cruz needs him, he could probably make it work. In any case, whoever heads the ticket will have to make the first move.
Cruz can run 4 more times. Cruz thinks this is Reagan’s 1976. But it might be Santorum’s 2012. We don’t know.
If Trump is smart, he makes a deal. If Cruz is smart, he makes a very good deal. Cruz showed he will have a very hard time climbing the hill to President. He can drive a hard bargain and win more now than he is ever likely to in the future.
Frankly, the Republican Party is not conservative. I doubt it ever will be again. Therefore, a conservative like Cruz will have a nearly impossible time ever winning the Presidency. So take the next best thing, Ted. It’s POSSIBLE.
I say, TAKE THE DEAL.