Posted on 07/21/2016 11:03:07 AM PDT by Amish
Why did Trump "let" Cruz Speak, if he knew he would not endorse? Cruz had majorities in enough delegations to have had his name placed in nomination and to have forced a roll call vote (and to have avoided the RNC nullifying his DC and Utah votes by declaring them votes for Trump "because the candidate had not been nominated"). I'm convinced that there was the deal.. not have himself nominated and get to speak to the convention.
Erik Erikson has tweeted that the Trumpers orchestrated the booing in advance. Others have written that Trump is more interested in "getting even" with primary opponents than in winning in November.
We have to beat Hillary, but I have concerns that with Trump we'll have someone as mean spirited an vindictive as she is. How will he govern? Prayer is the only answer at this point.
For Trump it was a “Win..Win” That IS the art of the deal!!!
Cry me a river
Originally, Cruz was going to endorse. There’s a picture of the teleprompter for Newt that referred to this having already occured.
Cruz changed it in the last hour or two, and Trump was told.
He only needed to add 4-5 words to hold true to his promise.
Erik erikson.....there’s a reliable source
Yep. Trump knew that Cruz would get up there and make himself look like an ass.To quote Leslie Nielsen from Police Squad. He played Cruz like a fiddle at the local sap’s convention.
Eric Erickson is a BUFFOON..people booed because they wanted to hear Cruz ENDORSE Trump..when he didnt they booed..its common sense..no one forced them to do anything..I was screaming at the TV..JUST ENDORSE HIM YOU IDIOT..did Trump call me and tell me to say that LOL
Trump’s not bothered by it and neither am I. Cruzers got to enjoy the convention last night. Win-win-win for everyone.
Concern trolling. Lyn’ Ted was given enough rope to hang himself. He used it and the media is having a field day. Trump will have the last laugh. This is the end of Cruz. He has zero viability on national stage and will not threaten Trump in 2020. If he helps Clinton, that’s on him. I suspect Trump doesn’t care, he’ll be Clinton with or without Lyn’ Ted’s interference.
Best thing to ever happen to trump. That entrance was flawless. I know Cruz thinks he won. He won nothing!!!!
Trump gave Cruz a prime time speaking spot
and a rope. It was Cruz’s choice how to use that rope.
Cruz chose unwisely.
I’ll stand corrected, but I think Cruz the Loser “qualified” for a speech based on meeting a certain delegate threshold.
Anybody would have gotten booed if they tried that vote your conscience line
If true it was to remove Cruz from being an obstacle to one or more of his children running for President some day.
if Trump doesn’t let cruz speak everyone will jump on him crying “facist” for not allowing free speech...
Trump can now claim he let cruz, an adversary, speak even knowing he was not going to endorse him...
ramifications to cruz aside, this was a major win for Trump as he can say he’s willing to let all have their say, even his adversaries...
Erickson has first class seats on the crazy train.
Exactly. At this point, I dont care who endorsed who. We have to win in November. The bigger picture is more important.
LOL, I was too! I couldn't believe Cruz was taking up so much time on one of his stump speeches, like he was the nominee not Trump.
I contend that the 'kids' texted Dad that Cruz was on a ramble and Trump decided to come on it and listen.
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