Although I am not convinced the NBC argument carries any weight: nonetheless, if my house is on fire and burning to the ground I'll take the trustworthy and competent fireman with a hose regardless of whether he is a card carrying member of firefighter’s union.
One step at a time. Save the Republic first and then we'll look at purity.
I understand the thought - but here’s the problem. America should be governed by an American. If Republicans nominate someone born outside of America - it could be a very long time before we seen an ‘American’ American president.
Opening the door for Cruz opens the door for lots of other people.