[Jim Robinson]

The problem with your theory is, he has to get elected first. And that will be very difficult if the rift in the party is not healed. This is the first step in the healing process and I pray it works. The next step would be for Ryan and Cruz to endorse Trump. Let’s get this train running with all wheels on the track and pulling in the right direction.

[papertyger]

I know what you’re saying Jim, but these guys have made a living out of screwing people that do them favors....

[Guenevere]

Indeed!
Mr.Trump’s heart is not in this speech tonight.
.....we all know him well enough to know this.

He does not compromise.......I will not forsake him.

I think he is struggling through this whole speech......he KNOWS the let down many are feeling.

GOD BLESS HIM

But if anyone thinks the press will give him any kudos or stop demonizing him.......we know they won’t
He knows they won’t.

Let’s just get him Elected!

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

Brilliant summary.

[OldSmaj]

Let’s get this train running with all wheels on the track and pulling in the right direction.

Thank you.

Only the very politically naive would continue to think that Trump could continue to disconnect these people.

He cited the 80/20 theorem, which springs from Ronald Reagan.

I know what he meant, and I know that Trump knew what he meant.

Now, let's get out the vote!

[FR_addict]

Except that now Cruz supporters are going to support Cruz’ non-endorsement of Ryan, which is going to cause another rift. And for once, I agree with Cruz.

Trump should have stayed out of the primary. Let the voters of their districts and States make the decision. Trump knows we don’t have any other place to go. No one here is going to vote lying Hillary. But I hate to be taken for granted. I really thought he would listen to his supporters, but he listened to the political machine instead.

[maggief]

The next step would be for Ryan and Cruz to endorse Trump. Let’s get this train running with all wheels on the track and pulling in the right direction.

BUMP!

[Agamemnon]

The next step would be for Ryan and Cruz to endorse Trump.

In the ideal political world I agree, but Trump said after the convention that he doesn't care to have Cruz's endorsement. In fact he went on further to say that he would reject his endorsement were Cruz to offer it. He held a press conference to say so. This was not a helpful position for him to take in my opinion.

None of these 3 GOPe members endorsed Trump in the primary, yet Trump is endorsing them in their races next week. Why endorse them?

Shouldn't Trump be doing something to rally and inspire the folks who sent 25% of delegates to the RNC convention?

For instance, where Hillary is said to have 600 operatives in PA to Trump's 60, wouldn't Trump benefit from a newly inspired, Cruz ground organization, which in the primary showed itself to be demonstrably effective to the tune of amassing 559 delegates? Cruz raised over $120MM dollars - don't you suppose that could go a long way to hiring operatives of our own in key battleground states?

If Trump made an effort to patch up things with Cruz, he'd do himself a favor, and I strongly believe he'd receive Cruz' endorsement. I believe Trump did not try to patch it up with Cruz before the convention and that is why Cruz, while extending congratulations to Trump for his victory --- the sportsman-like thing to do ---, he provided no direct endorsement at the convention.

Like you, I think Trump benefits by having Cruz's endorsement.

If Trump did decide to mend fences, I think it would go a long way to re-uniting us all on this board, and getting (R) efforts at all levels better focused on fighting the real enemy -- Hillary.

FReegards!

[Pelham]

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