Texas Delegates May Walk Out During Trump’s Speech Tonight if He Decides to Attack Cruz

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SOURCE: RED STATE

URL: http://www.redstate.com/brandon_morse/2016/07/21/texas-delegates-may-walk-trump-speech/

by: Brandon Morse


Cruz's speech at the RNC on Wednesday night completely threw the political world into an uproar, with people everywhere taking one side or another, either with with Cruz, or Trump. One group in particular seems to have, for the most part, decided to put themselves firmly in Cruz's corner.

Stephen Gutowksi of the Free Beacon had the opportunity to speak with the Texas delegation about Cruz's speech. According to them, they're standing behind their senator...for the most part.

Stephen Gutowski @StephenGutowski
Texas delegates said they noticed an age divide in who supported Cruz's speech & who didn't. Under 45 liked it. Over 45 didn't.

 

Stephen Gutowski @StephenGutowski
Texas delegates said about 80% of the delegation supported Cruz's speech.
3:35 PM - 21 Jul 2016

Approval for Cruz's speech also seemed to fall on lines of age.

Stephen Gutowski @StephenGutowski
Texas delegates said they noticed an age divide in who supported Cruz's speech & who didn't. Under 45 liked it. Over 45 didn't.
3:33 PM - 21 Jul 2016
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But of those that did approve, some have given notice that if Trump does decide to attack Cruz during this speech tonight, then they will walk out.

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[Mechanicos]

 :odrama:

[geronl]

Of course he will attack Ted Cruz.

Who else is he going to attack? He'll use kid gloves on Hillary, that's for sure.

[sinkspur]

So, if Trump goes off script, they'll make him look like Mahmood Ahmadinajad of Iran.

[ABX]

I have it on good authority that Dan Patrick is threatening them that if they do anything or say anything even slightly less than 100% support for the candidate, he will make sure their political careers are over and they will never have a party position in the state again. They will be on a greyhound bus heading back to their home before the speech is over and they will not be reimbursed for any expenses.

[NavyCanDo]

Trump or his handlers can't be that stupid. There is a division amongst the republicans, there is no doubt about it. He needs to use this speech to unify the party, not divide it even more. If I was him I would be on the phone to Kasich and Cruz asking them what he could say or do to get them to
 stand on stage with him after the speech all three holding hands up in the air.  Not an endorsement, but a sybolic sign of unity.

[Ghost Bear]

I have it on good authority that Dan Patrick is threatening them that if they do anything or say anything even slightly less than 100% support for the candidate, he will make sure their political careers are over and they will never have a party position in the state again. They will be on a greyhound bus heading back to their home before the speech is over and they will not be reimbursed for any expenses.

I'm already done with Dan Patrick. His behavior during this convention has shown to me that he is no real conservative, but just another party hack.  He won't be getting my vote in the future.

[txradioguy]

Trump or his handlers can't be that stupid. There is a division amongst the republicans, there is no doubt about it. He needs to use this speech to unify the party, not divide it even more. If I was him I would be on the phone to Kasich and Cruz asking them what he could say or do to get them to
 stand on stage with him after the speech all three holding hands up in the air.  Not an endorsement, but a sybolic sign of unity.

Trump's handlers have abput the same mentality of the Trump supporters. He'll go after Cruz and not say a word about Hillary.

And the Trumpkins will applaud his brilliance.

[txradioguy]

I'm already done with Dan Patrick. His behavior during this convention has shown to me that he is no real conservative, but just another party hack.  He won't be getting my vote in the future.

Mine either.

[Fantom]

Trump or his handlers can't be that stupid. There is a division amongst the republicans, there is no doubt about it. He needs to use this speech to unify the party, not divide it even more. If I was him I would be on the phone to Kasich and Cruz asking them what he could say or do to get them to
 stand on stage with him after the speech all three holding hands up in the air.  Not an endorsement, but a sybolic sign of unity.

trump is not that big of a man.

Actually trump makes me think of the worst of Hillary and obama rolled up into one.