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Why did Trump "let" Cruz Speak, if he knew he would not endorse? It's all in the "Art of the Deal",

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.


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To: Amish

Cruz Bush Romney and Kasich likely all never played little league ball where you learn sportsmanship and being gracious in defeat. I think the requirement for running for president should include having learned certain life lessons as kids.


81 posted on 07/21/2016 12:09:13 PM PDT by richardthelionheart
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To: Fresh Wind

Nicely played


82 posted on 07/21/2016 12:12:50 PM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Carry me back

Yup. He even ma’am aged to make Herman Cain not like him. And that requires effort


83 posted on 07/21/2016 12:13:59 PM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: fella

Pretty sure that Trump attacked Heidi after Cruz attacked Melania. That photo of Melania came from someone on Cruz’s team, and he didn’t denounce it at all.


84 posted on 07/21/2016 12:14:01 PM PDT by FamiliarFace
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To: dirtymac

Recognize the problem and think I found the solution. All this crankiness/crabbiness is sending a loud and clear signal that the Cruzer is in the wrong gender. He needs to trans immediately so that as he ages people will understand that he’s only being herself; the spinster Auntie who never liked boys. Hey, it’s worth a try.


85 posted on 07/21/2016 12:16:39 PM PDT by Arrian (ost ost)
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To: Amish

86 posted on 07/21/2016 12:19:34 PM PDT by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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To: Arrian
the spinster Auntie who never liked boys.

More like

the spinster Auntie, who no one ever liked.

87 posted on 07/21/2016 12:21:52 PM PDT by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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To: rjsimmon
Others have written that Trump is more interested in "getting even" with primary opponents than in winning in November.

If they truly believe that, then they have no idea what winning is and how much Trump likes to win.

Small minded people always view getting even as the end goal

Large minded people see winning as the goal...
AND that winning is the ultimate of getting even.

88 posted on 07/21/2016 12:34:35 PM PDT by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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To: God luvs America

What you said reminds me of Abraham Lincoln’s strategy in bringing a team of rivals to his cabinet. NOTE: I did not say Trump was Lincoln, so spare me, please.


89 posted on 07/21/2016 12:39:43 PM PDT by StAntKnee ( Add your own danged sarc tag)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

lol...+1.


90 posted on 07/21/2016 12:43:12 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: Amish

Mean spirited? I think not. It is way past time that leftist globalists and their like feel anxious. Obama admin has persecuted far too many conservatives through the IRS, campaign donation issues etc. some turn about is long over due, and Hillary - I hope you go to jail!


91 posted on 07/21/2016 12:45:51 PM PDT by Lopeover (2016 Election is about allegiance to the United States!)
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To: Amish

The GOPe establishment wanted to get to get rid of Cruz as well. The top three were Trump, Carson & Cruz during the campaign and in the polls. This was a nightmare for establishment uniparty republicans.

GOPe - establishment is not behind Trump.


92 posted on 07/21/2016 1:02:18 PM PDT by Lopeover (2016 Election is about allegiance to the United States!)
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To: combat_boots

“I have personally known 3 people like Cruz-power mad, selfish pricks who will quite literally do anything to get what they want. Revenge should be their middle names=that, or cruel. They’re charming, well-spoken, and, unfortunately, as far as I know, still alive.

That’s how I spotted Cruz fairly early on, though not until I, too, had been favorably impressed.

Such people are to be avoided. They use others mercilessly, and will leave footprints on your back and the taste of Sulphur in your nostrils.”

Exactly, been there.


93 posted on 07/21/2016 1:09:03 PM PDT by upbeat5
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To: Amish

Bingo...


94 posted on 07/21/2016 1:12:46 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
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To: Amish
Lol... Hey, I was not given any marching orders so here you go!

Hey Tedd! Boooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!


95 posted on 07/21/2016 1:36:00 PM PDT by VaeVictis (~Woe to the Conquered~)
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To: Amish
Texans should be warned.

When Trump is elected as president, Cruz being your senator will get you nothing. Cruz can be a lone wolf in the senate and he can call the Oval Office and he'll get voice mail. He has no political capital. he's a lame duck/dead duck. He might as well spend the remaining time of his term sitting in his office, cutting out paper dolls.

96 posted on 07/21/2016 2:36:34 PM PDT by Thumper1960 (Trump-2016)
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To: Amish

He invited all his former rivals to speak with no requirement of endorsement. The smart ones endorsed. The dumber ones stayed home. The self serving smarmy dickweeds spoke and refused to endorse.


97 posted on 07/21/2016 2:40:36 PM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: Sarah Barracuda
was screaming at the TV..JUST ENDORSE HIM YOU IDIOT..did Trump call me and tell me to say that LOL

Me too I couldn't believe it...

98 posted on 07/21/2016 2:41:53 PM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: DouglasKC

Heck I would have been fine with “I support his run for President” didnt even have to be an endorsement, just a tip of the hat and a “We must defeat Hillary Clinton” would have been good enough for me


99 posted on 07/21/2016 2:43:54 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Amish
Because, now, no matter what the issue, no matter what Ted says he'll do, anyone and everyone has proof positive that you can't trust Cruz to keep his promises.

Whenever Ted proposes or promises anything, the response will always be,

"Lyin' Ted can't be trusted to do what he promises to do, even when the fate of the Nation is obviously at stake".

100 posted on 07/21/2016 2:49:34 PM PDT by Rashputin (Jesus Christ doesn't evacuate His troops, He leads them to victory !!)
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