Posted on 07/20/2016 9:12:57 PM PDT by monkapotamus
The Texas senator not only failed to endorse Trump at any point during his 23-minute remarks, he also encouraged Republicans to “vote their conscience...”
When it became clear that Cruz was not was not offering a direct endorsement, the crowd broke out in boos that continued for the balance of Cruz's remarks, shouting "We want Trump" as Cruz wrapped his speech.
And that wasn't the only interruption. Toward the end of Cruz's remarks, Trump himself made a previously unannounced entrance into the arena, prompting cheers and pulling the attention away from the main stage.
Republicans were livid with Cruz for declining to endorse. Mississippi state Rep. Becky Currie blasted Cruz, calling him “stupid” after proving that he “apparently only thinks of himself.”
“If he came here to really unite the party, he would have stood behind the candidate the people chose," Currie, who shouted “Trump” with others in the crowd as Cruz finished his speech...
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23 minutes I’ll never get back.
The POS is now officially DONE in politics. So either he didn't think about that or he doesn't give a rip. If the latter, perhaps he was paid handsomely for his non-endorsement tonight.
Cruz lied and back stabbed America
Cruz is foreign (Canadian) enemy against America
Mastermind Trump gave Cruz some rope in the form of a primetime speaking opportunity, hoping it would be used to bind the party together.
Instead Cruz, driven by his insatiable ego, used it to commit political suicide in front of the Republican convention and millions of TV viewers.
All because he was too petty to be a gracious loser.
Just like Rockefeller blowing off Goldwater in 1964. What an assh*le!
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump 18m18 minutes ago Wow, Ted Cruz got booed off the stage, didn't honor the pledge! I saw his speech two hours early but let him speak anyway. No big deal!
He practically begged people to vote 3rd party.
This arrogant idiot could have just quietly agreed with Trump and waited for his 8 years to end (or earlier, if the GOP-e/Dementocrats managed to assassinate Trump), but he just can’t settle for second place. He’s willing to sell out conservatives all because Trump was a better campaigner.
Whatever, he’s just another corpse to be added to the dumpster fire of treasonous politicians which Trump will kindle.
Cruz lied and back stabbed America
Cruz is fraud, a liar and a foreign (Canadian) enemy against America
He's for freedom? LOL what do Canadians know about that , get Hillary(socialism) imposed on us that's freedom to this creep.
I'm an American.This Cruz and Obama are not . that's the difference .We Americans know what it means . This cult leader feeds you lines and hooks you . Now I hope you see the true Ted Cruz a lying creep who wants to destroy freedom with socialism(Hillary)
Hillary just Tweeted :Vote Your Conscience;.
I did not watch. I was sure Cruz would be a self absorbed ass.
Ted Cruz is a psychopath. I hope he is defeated in Texas and that there are not anymore stupid people that could stomach another run for President by this turd ever.
F him and his puppet masters at Goldman Sachs.
I’m glad that Trump’s enemies are, for the most part, too stupid to play along with him and stab him in the back later.
A nice belittling coup de grace from Trump there. Cruz deserves it.
Cruznadians will be harder to find around these parts
>Hillary just Tweeted :Vote Your Conscience;.
Ted Cruz is a Hillary supporter.
I imagine Cruz tried to shake down the Donald in exchange for an endorsement and Trump refused to give in.
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