“How long until the first suggestion on this thread that Cruz has now moved to the “GOPe” instead of vice-versa?”
Ted has publicly welcomed all of his recent establishment endorsers. He is openly accepting the support of people whom most of us agree, are the enemy.
If you’re comfortable with Ted welcoming such a heinous cabal of allies, so be it, but most conservatives see it as betrayal.
For any Republican to win any general election, they need fellow Republicans (and non-Republicans) to endorse, donate, and vote for them. This includes people with whom they disagree.
For example, I am sure Donald Trump has or will have many supporters of abortion endorsing and supporting him; or people who favor a “pathway to citizenship” for illegals. I am sure Trump will welcome their support. Will you feel betrayed then?
Heck, his claim to fame is that he will bring Democrats into the fold and vote for him. These voters, supporters, and endorsers will have positions your or I and many conservatives abhor.
But as long as the candidate doesn’t change his or her principles for the endorsement then that’s fine.
The tactic of smearing a candidate by their endorsers is a lamestream media tactic, and I think it is bunk.