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I think Cruz supporters were trying to highjack that organization as well!

I think they just did.

Not likely—I think perhaps just the opposite.

Phyllis Schlafly has been a strong supporter of Trump. She wrote articles stating her support of Trump earlier this year and her official endorsement for Trump was announced at a Trump Rally in Missouri last month.

The organization endorsed Cruz, and Schlafly endorsed Trump. There is a conflict there, between Eagle Forum, the board that is, and Phyllis.

There have been conflicting stories today. By Phyllis:

I have just released the following statement to the press and our members:
"At 2:00 pm today, 6 directors of Eagle Forum met in an improper, unprecedented telephone meeting. I objected to the meeting and at 2:11pm, I was muted from the call. The meeting was invalid under the Bylaws but the attendees purported to pass several motions to wrest control of the organization from me. They are attempting to seize access to our bank accounts, to terminate employees, and to install members of their own Gang of 6 to control the bank accounts and all of Eagle Forum.
"The members of their group are: Eunie Smith of Alabama, Anne Cori of Missouri, Cathie Adams of Texas, Rosina Kovar of Colorado, Shirley Curry of Tennessee, and Carolyn McLarty of Oklahoma.
"This kind of conduct will not stand and I will fight for Eagle Forum and I ask all men and women of good will to join me in this fight."

The people that Phyllis named just fired Ed Martin. Ed Martin also leaned in favor of Trump.

Months ago, The Eagle Forum, or at least its leadership except for the founder, endorsed Cruz.

Cruz for President Announces Endorsement from Eagle Forum Activists

With this in mind, we, the undersigned Eagle Forum state leaders, enthusiastically endorse Ted Cruz for President of the United States. From the grassroots up, we will work to ensure his victory: Ted Cruz is our choice, and we refuse to be an echo.
Faithfully,
Anne Cori, State Leader, Missouri Eagle Forum
Cathie Adams, State Leader, Texas Eagle Forum and Eagle Forum Board Member
Eunie Smith, State Leader, Alabama Eagle Forum
Rosina Kovar, Leader, Colorado Eagle Forum and Eagle Forum Board Member
[list of selected signatories, see link for all 20]