those who do not understand Ted’s meaning are the ones who are antagonized by those words.
While framing the words differently would have been somewhat better, Ted knows that the GOP has been destroying itself by not embracing social conservatives as well as fiscal conservatives.
NY’s values are summarized by its Governor’s words
http://politistick.com/flashback-gov-andrew-cuomo-explains-ny-values-conservatives-not-welcome/
Cruz knows full well that the south will embrace his intent to return this country to morality.
Those who are standing up for NY values cannot possibly be conservatives. Cruz may not be the next president, but if his not, the next president will be a liberal with liberal NY values.