I fully agree. It's not important to most people, but I don't endorse Trump either.JALLEN wrote:It will come as quite a shock to the so-called "Republican elite" that Cruz is really one of them. Who knew?bblhd672 wrote:Very disappointed in Cruz, but glad that he has fully exposed himself as part of the Republican elite interested solely interested in maintaining their own power.
I don't understand the vitriol over Cruz. He didn't use the "e" word. So what? If he refuses to participate with Trump in the campaign, that might be a different story.
I wonder if there is a "Republican elite." I've followed Republican Party politics for more than 50 years, and don't recall ever hearing the term, certainly not as a pejorative. There were "RINOS", "striped pants Republicans", "Rockefeller Republicans", etc. Everybody needs a bogeyman to rally themselves against.
If Trump wins, it will be with a great many votes unenthusiastically cast by those who wish there was a better choice. Maybe he will get there the old fashioned way, by "earning it."
The fact that Sen Cruz did not verbally endorse Trump makes me feel better about his character. How many of us would have endorsed Trump if we were characterized the way Trump did Sen Cruz and his family. To do do it would probably have been a lie. The good of "the party" should come second to moral character. Has he finished his political career? Maybe. But he can stand tall and say "I tried". I know it will never happen but Trump really needs to reach out to Sen Cruz and apologize for his actions and words in the campaign.
I have often wondered if Trump's only motive for disrupting our elective process is to assure Hillary a win? Will I vote for him? As of right now, yes. He scares me a little less than Hillary does.
