Doubt if we ever did cross swords. I’ve never practiced anywhere but Sangamon County. But going from “Ivy League Lawyers” to “Cruz is a Fake” is a sweeping generalization and a non sequitur I would not expect from someone with a federal practice. The “evidence” you’ve offered is subject matter that cannot be digested in a sound bite or two. It proves nothing close to your assertion. And his anti-Gang of Eight activity has been vetted by those who were there at the time as authentic. Again, you could theoretically win your point if you presented something other than “Cruz is Bad” dog whistle codes. For my part, I am willing to accept Cruz making principled adjustments as he learned what was going on.
But that’s not my big issue. No candidate is perfect, and even if Cruz made some unforced errors on trade, I would be able to forgive him for that. What I cannot forgive or accept is any candidate who validates the taking of an innocent human life. Trump is for protecting innocent babies, unless the father is a rapist or a sibling of the mother. That is a wretchedly unprincipled position. The only candidate I am allowed by my faith to vote for in this campaign, out of all of them, is Cruz. Unless you count the quixotic campaigns of the Constitution Party and perhaps some others. But I speak of those who actually have a chance of becoming our next President. If Trump were ever to change position on this, I would still have many reasons to doubt him, but the decision would be more difficult. As things stand right now, it’s not even close.
Peace,
SR
Ok, So you are a single issue person, specifically Abortion. I can understand that. Consider, the best way to fix that problem is with the judiciary make up. With the USSC possibly having up to 5 new Judges next term an objective measure would be the abortion stance of the proposed judge list the candidates have proposed.
From what I understand Trump has listed 3, all pro-life conservatives. And my “Cruz is a fake” is in reference to his positions - his kinetics and tells are hes not honest on them but acting. That behavior is consistent with other Ivy League trained lawyers I have dealt with, They are very good at saying what the jury wants to hear and sounding sincere but do not believe a word they are saying.
BTW SilentGypsy says you are a good guy.