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The crowd at the Republican National Convention quickly turned on Ted Cruz Wednesday night after he refused to endorse GOP nominee Donald Trump.
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as Cruz wore on, it became apparent to the very pro-Trump crowd that he was not going to endorse his former rival, telling people they shouldn't "stay home in November" but they should feel free to "vote your conscience."
conservative principles.
Friggin' Cruz -- to hell with him -- he couldn't even do what Bernie did and endorse his party's nominee.
He's just put himself in political Siberia -- which is probably fine by him, since he's as cold as ice, anyway.
It just looks dishonorable to show up at the convention and then not endorse the nominee. Even Kasich, who likewise didn't endorse, showed more class than Cruz by at least not showing up.
The "Old Guard" Republicans are shooting themselves and their party in the foot.
Fairly stupid and short-sighted if you ask me. :coffeepap:
Well, at least one Republican isn't afraid to buck the party line and not endorse the Donald. Good for you, Ted Cruz. Still don't like you much, but I can respect that you're sticking to your guns...I mean conservative principles.
Cruz's wife had to be escorted out, and Cruz had trouble getting to the exit because of the hostility. Whether he stuck to script or not, that shouldn't have happened.
Apparently he stuck to script.
Ironically, the Pro-Trump portion of the crowd interpreted "Vote Your Principles" to mean "Don't Vote Trump" :lol:
Apparently he stuck to script.
Ironically, the Pro-Trump portion of the crowd interpreted "Vote Your Principles" to mean "Don't Vote Trump" :lol:
Perhaps I'm reading the news wrong. I'd like to see the RNC version, however.Actually, the Rnc are claiming that the script of the speech Cruz gave did not match the script the RNC received from Cruz in advance.
I don't care what they thought, boo'ing is one thing, becoming so hostile that the speaker and his family have to be escorted through aggressive, screaming crowds is not okay.
Ted Cruz pledged to support Donald Trump if Donald Trump won the nomination. Donald Trump won the nomination.
Ted Cruz has exposed his true character. Ted Cruz' pledge isn't worth a cup of warm piss.
Would you endorse someone who attacked your wife? What would THAT say about your character?
Trump supporters were hostile and even threatened violence to some of the state delegates that wanted a roll call vote, too. Most of them supported Cruz.
CNN broke that he wasn't going to endorse 14 hours ago.Actually, the Rnc are claiming that the script of the speech Cruz gave did not match the script the RNC received from Cruz in advance.
So maybe Cruz thinks he can run against Trump in 2020, but he'll never unseat a sitting president, barring some absolutely horrible blunder committed by Trump, which I doubt Trump would be stupid enough to do. Even Dubya got re-elected after committing the Iraq blunder -- unless Trump breaks into the Watergate hotel, I don't see how Cruz would have a chance against him in 2020.
It's only if Hillary becomes president that Cruz might have a chance. Maybe Cruz is banking on Hillary beating Trump.
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