“A Cruz vice-presidency would seal the deal for Trump once and for all.”
I have a feeling this is what’s going to happen. He *has* to be on that list, but I haven’t seen anyone mention him as a candidate. Moreover, Texas is safe and Abbot should appoint someone we’d all like if Cruz does become VP.
This move would unify the party. Despite the campaign mudslinging, I don’t think Ted is evil incarnate though I do question his willingness to team up with the old guard and psychopaths like Glen Beck even though I suspect he was simply doing anything to win. Still, I’d take that risk. I don’t think he’s part of the DC cabal.
Moreover, I think the fact that the Bushes, Romney, McCain, and the rest of the old guard not showing up is going to *help*, not hurt Trump. The Dems are making a big deal out of that with “milk cartons” detailing that they are not showing up. Given the state of the nation, they’re doing good work for Trump :-).
Finally, while not related to this article, I think Rubio is making a mistake not showing up at the convention. He’d get a prime time speaking appearance. That would only help him in Florida during his re-election campaign. He has got to quit taking advice from the DC elite class ... they’re done for and the guy could certainly earn back some trust if he’d do the right thing and support Trump wholeheartedly. Floridians know damn well the difference between “immigrants” and illegal immigrants” ... all Marco needs to do is draw a line and define *exactly* what the difference is and why the “illegal” modifier plays a role in destroying this nation.
As for the rest that dropped out ... Bushes, Romney, McCain, Kasich ... best of luck to all of you. It’s pathetic that you can’t see the forest through the trees, but I think it’s better for the nation if you simply kick back and watch these people capable of delivering on promises for a better, more conservative United States ... you certainly paid lip service and gave us minor tokens of appreciation here and there over the years, but the time has come to fight this disgusting liberal cabal head on since it is killing this country ... a fight none of you were willing to engage when you had power.
I do not believe Cruz will be the VP.
I suspect a significant percentage (as close to 100%) of former Cruz supporters will pull the lever for Trump when they get in the voting booth and they see the actual choices in front of them: Trump or Hillary. Consequently, I don’t think Cruz would add that many votes to the ticket.
I know many Cruz supporters disagree—saying they would never vote for Trump. I said the same thing about Romney. Yet, when I got in the booth and looked at the choices—Romney or Obama, I voted Romney.
On the other hand, Rand Paul might encourage a number of Bernie voters to cross over and vote for Trump. Given that they will associate Rand Paul with Ron Paul, who has a sterling reputation when it comes to being anti-establishment.
And that’s what this election is boiling down to, not left vs right, but establishment vs anti-establishment.