Author Topic: Cruz praises Pence, but isn't yet sold on Trump endorsement (Read 1257 times)

mystery-ak · « **on:** July 17, 2016, 11:49:28 pm »

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/288071-cruz-praises-pence-but-isnt-yet-sold-on-endorsement

July 17, 2016, 12:43 pm
Cruz praises Pence, but isn't yet sold on Trump endorsement

By Rebecca Savransky

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Donald Trump's running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, in a new interview, but apparently he is still not ready to endorse the presumptive GOP presidential nominee.

"I think very highly of Pence — he's a good man," Cruz told Politico, according to an excerpt of an interview that will be posted Monday morning.

“I think he’s been a good governor. He did a good job in Congress. And so, you know, I certainly congratulate him on being named."

But Cruz, who will speak at the Republican National Convention next week, said he has yet to make up his mind about endorsing Trump.

“In this election I am where a great many voters are," he said, "which is that I am listening and watching and coming to a decision.”

During the primary contests, Trump launched a series of personal attacks against the Texas senator. Cruz shot back, calling the presumptive GOP nominee a "pathological liar" and a "narcissist."

Cruz has yet to offer an endorsement of Trump. He said he plans to use a speech at the GOP convention in Cleveland to talk about the need for the country to change its direction after eight years under the Obama administration.

austingirl · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2016, 12:10:03 am »

I hope Cruz sticks to his principles and does not endorse Trump.

Mesaclone · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2016, 12:37:30 am »

Quote from: RAT Patrol on July 18, 2016, 12:21:53 am

This is a good sign that he plans to do just that. At least I hope so.

I'd argue that it's a sign is moving towards endorsing. He's speaking at a convention dominated by the nominee (which is pretty normal). Now, he's endorsing the VP. And he is saying that he's "thinking" about endorsing Mr Trump.

I think Cruz is easing his followers into the hot water and is heating it up very slowly so they don't jump out. My guess, he either thinks he needs to endorse to help his run in 2020....or he's been promised a SCJ nomination if he does so. I'm just speculating of course, but never forget he is a politician and will set aside personal animus or long term political advantage....without hesitation.

skeeter · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2016, 12:40:58 am »

Quote from: RAT Patrol on July 18, 2016, 12:06:24 am

He has no choice. Pence endorsed him. I still say Pence is Captain Cave Man.

I would hope Cruz would give Pence the same kind of endorsement Pence gave Cruz. No more.

skeeter · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2016, 12:43:01 am »

Quote from: mystery-ak on July 17, 2016, 11:49:28 pm

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/288071-cruz-praises-pence-but-isnt-yet-sold-on-endorsement

“In this election I am where a great many voters are," he said, "which is that I am listening and watching and coming to a decision.”

Outrageous. Has this man no honor at all? /s

sinkspur · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2016, 12:44:43 am »

Quote from: Mesaclone on July 18, 2016, 12:37:30 am

I'd argue that it's a sign is moving towards endorsing. He's speaking at a convention dominated by the nominee (which is pretty normal). Now, he's endorsing the VP. And he is saying that he's "thinking" about endorsing Mr Trump.

I think Cruz is easing his followers into the hot water and is heating it up very slowly so they don't jump out. My guess, he either thinks he needs to endorse to help his run in 2020....or he's been promised a SCJ nomination if he does so. I'm just speculating of course, but never forget he is a politician and will set aside personal animus or long term political advantage....without hesitation.

He won't endorse Trump. Not after what Trump said about his wife and his father. Endorsing Trump could damage him severely in 2020 if Trump loses as badly as he's likely to. And Cruz's supporters will desert him in a heartbeat if he jumps on the Trump train.

Cruz doesn't want the obscurity of the Supreme Court. He's a politician, and wants to be out front and center in the action.

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2016, 01:00:53 am »

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But Cruz, who will speak at the Republican National Convention next week, said he has yet to make up his mind about endorsing Trump.

Cruz is a politician. I suspect he's holding out for something. Politicians are trained to do what is in their best interests at the best time for their benefit.

sinkspur · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2016, 01:21:30 am »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on July 18, 2016, 01:00:53 am

Cruz is a politician. I suspect he's holding out for something. Politicians are trained to do what is in their best interests at the best time for their benefit.

In hindsight, four years from now, not endorsing Trump will look like a very wise decision.

sinkspur · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2016, 01:30:02 am »

This is the patented facial expression of every politician who has ever sat next to or stood by Trump. Cruz doesn't want this, ever:

sinkspur · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2016, 01:31:56 am »

Liberace's house wasn't this gay:

Gov Bean Counter · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2016, 01:33:43 am »

Quote from: sinkspur on July 18, 2016, 01:31:56 am

Liberace's house wasn't this gay:

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Smokin Joe · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2016, 01:35:55 am »

Quote from: austingirl on July 18, 2016, 12:10:03 am

I hope Cruz sticks to his principles and does not endorse Trump.

Oh, Cruz should get up there and praise the Donald up one side and down the other.

Then, right at the end, remind them that the Donald has said he is a pathological liar and walk away from the mike.

Either Orange Glorious lied about Ted and he is wonderful, or they have to believe the Great Comb over and think Ted lied in praising him...

Heads should be exploding all over the Convention hall...

Idiot · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2016, 01:39:21 am »

Quote from: skeeter on July 18, 2016, 12:43:01 am

Outrageous. Has this man no honor at all? /s

Plus....he signed the pledge....he signed the pledge.....lol. Geez....

Read this thread....disgusting....
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3450291/posts

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2016, 01:44:55 am »

Quote from: mrpotatohead on July 18, 2016, 01:39:21 am

Plus....he signed the pledge....he signed the pledge.....lol. Geez....

Read this thread....disgusting....
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3450291/posts

Wow. That's scary over there.

Chosen Daughter · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2016, 01:53:50 am »

Quote from: sinkspur on July 18, 2016, 12:44:43 am

He won't endorse Trump. Not after what Trump said about his wife and his father. Endorsing Trump could damage him severely in 2020 if Trump loses as badly as he's likely to. And Cruz's supporters will desert him in a heartbeat if he jumps on the Trump train.

Cruz doesn't want the obscurity of the Supreme Court. He's a politician, and wants to be out front and center in the action.

That was just bizarre. Trump is mental. I couldn't trust him for a week without some serious meds.

aligncare · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2016, 02:00:44 am »

Quote from: mrpotatohead on July 18, 2016, 01:39:21 am

Plus....he signed the pledge....he signed the pledge.....lol. Geez....

Read this thread....disgusting....
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3450291/posts

Yeah, reading that link they sound exactly like this very thread in reverse.

Emjay · « **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2016, 05:26:10 am »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on July 18, 2016, 01:00:53 am

Cruz is a politician. I suspect he's holding out for something. Politicians are trained to do what is in their best interests at the best time for their benefit.

Cruz is a statesman.

Not sure what Trump is but if he is a politician, he's not a good one.

TomSea · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2016, 05:55:59 am »

Of course Cruz praises the selection, it's the perfect selection, a solid pro-lifer and social conservative. It cements a lot of votes.

GtHawk · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2016, 06:32:27 am »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on July 18, 2016, 01:00:53 am

Cruz is a politician. I suspect he's holding out for something. Politicians are trained to do what is in their best interests at the best time for their benefit.

Well we have certainly seen that to be true of Trump, but i just can't fathom Trump wanting an endorsement from the man he vilified and painted as a liar. After all if Cruz is the liar that Trump says he is, and Cruz endorses Trump, wouldn't that endorsement be false because Cruz is a liar? More of that quality Trump logic that we are coming to know so well. :huh?:

GtHawk · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2016, 06:34:47 am »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on July 18, 2016, 01:35:55 am

Oh, Cruz should get up there and praise the Donald up one side and down the other.

Then, right at the end, remind them that the Donald has said he is a pathological liar and walk away from the mike.

Either Orange Glorious lied about Ted and he is wonderful, or they have to believe the Great Comb over and think Ted lied in praising him...

Heads should be exploding all over the Convention hall...

You beat me by a few posts, GMTA!

Emjay · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2016, 06:47:01 am »

Quote from: sinkspur on July 18, 2016, 12:44:43 am

He won't endorse Trump. Not after what Trump said about his wife and his father. Endorsing Trump could damage him severely in 2020 if Trump loses as badly as he's likely to. And Cruz's supporters will desert him in a heartbeat if he jumps on the Trump train.

Cruz doesn't want the obscurity of the Supreme Court. He's a politician, and wants to be out front and center in the action.

I agree on both points. Unlike Christie and Carson (and now Pence) Cruz has a bright political future. He'd be a fool to throw that away on the altar of a false god and he's smart enough to know it.

As for the Supreme Court, NO! He would be great but wasted. He can do more good as a Senator and eventually president.

Mesaclone · « **Reply #21 on:** July 18, 2016, 07:28:21 am »

Quote from: Emjay on July 18, 2016, 06:47:01 am

I agree on both points. Unlike Christie and Carson (and now Pence) Cruz has a bright political future. He'd be a fool to throw that away on the altar of a false god and he's smart enough to know it.

As for the Supreme Court, NO! He would be great but wasted. He can do more good as a Senator and eventually president.

He'll never be President, and an SCJ certainly has a much larger impact than a US Senator when it comes to key conservative issues. Cruz offers no appeal to anyone outside of the deeply conservative voters...and that's nowhere near enough to win a national election. That said, he is quite the brilliant legal mind and could effect national jurisprudence profoundly over the next 30-35 years.

Hoodat · « **Reply #22 on:** July 18, 2016, 07:38:09 am »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on July 18, 2016, 01:35:55 am

Oh, Cruz should get up there and praise the Donald up one side and down the other.

Then, right at the end, remind them that the Donald has said he is a pathological liar and walk away from the mike.

ROFLMAO !!!

Hoodat · « **Reply #23 on:** July 18, 2016, 07:42:30 am »

Quote from: Mesaclone on July 18, 2016, 07:28:21 am

[Cruz] is quite the brilliant legal mind and could effect national jurisprudence profoundly over the next 30-35 years.

Seeing how Donald Trump soundly opposes the Conservative viewpoint when it comes to the courts and the Constitution, why would he ever nominate someone as outstanding as Ted Cruz to the Supreme Court?

Hoodat · « **Reply #24 on:** July 18, 2016, 07:45:28 am »

Quote from: TomSea on July 18, 2016, 05:55:59 am

Of course Cruz praises the selection, it's the perfect selection, a solid pro-lifer and social conservative. It cements a lot of votes.

Cements a lot of votes for who? The candidate who advocates taxpayer money going to Planned Parenthood right after they got caught selling baby parts? Not even Hillary Clinton did that.