Ted Cruz

[jman123]

Does Ted Cruz still have a chance to make the nomination or is he just staying in to trigger a brokered convention.

Personally, I feel the GOP is not paying attention to the fact that he was born in Canada and not eligible.

[Ronnie]

At this point, it's virtually impossible for Cruz to eclipse the 1237 delegate threshold, but he might narrow the gap between him and Trump enough to pose a threat to him at a contested convention.

[Mehmentum]

Cruz's best case scenario is that he somehow gets more delegates than Trump, giving him significant legitimacy in a contested convention.

If he can stop Trump from getting a majority of delegates, but Trump is still ahead, then he can make a deal with Trump to be his running mate.  He could also try to deal with the establishment, but I think Cruz realizes that taking the nomination from whoever has the plurality will result in massive backlash.

If Trump gets a straight out majority.  Cruz has to hope he loses the GE. He would be well positioned to run again in 4 years.

[Meclazine for Israel]

If you were Cruz' advisor, you would be telling him to stay in the race.

He should get out and mix it with the animals.

Trump could decompose on many levels.

[Fuzzy Bear Loves Christian Missionaries]

I have long predicted a Trump vs. Cruz campaign, and events are proving me right.

I have also predicted that the Establishment will, ultimately, back Cruz.  It's going to take a LOT of Ketchup and Barbecue Sauce to obscure the taste of Cruz Steaks, even well done, but they'll do it in the end, because Cruz can be brought to heel and Trump cannot. 

The issue is whether or not it's too late for that to work, and it may well be.  I'm surprised that the Establishment has dawdled this long.  I DON'T think, however, that blocking Trump will work, and if they decide to "airlift" a candidate into the convention, there will be a full-scale walkout of Trump delegates from the convention, or some other kind of rally (forcing an unwanted VP pick on the nominee during the balloting might be one option).  The Cleveland Airlift, if it happens, won't be pretty; it will air all of the GOP dirty linen on prime time television and other media.  Live!  And In Color!

[Young Conservative]

To "Fuzzy Bear"
Cruz can't be controlled.
The establishment and corrupt who hold power fear him more than Trump.
Even if some "moderates" and establishment types rally behind him it won't matter.
Cruz will always be a conservative and will always support the people

[SillyAmerican]

Cruz's best case scenario is that he somehow gets more delegates than Trump, giving him significant legitimacy in a contested convention.

If he can stop Trump from getting a majority of delegates, but Trump is still ahead, then he can make a deal with Trump to be his running mate.  He could also try to deal with the establishment, but I think Cruz realizes that taking the nomination from whoever has the plurality will result in massive backlash.

If Trump gets a straight out majority.  Cruz has to hope he loses the GE. He would be well positioned to run again in 4 years.

Agreed.

The big problem with Cruz is that he is not likeable in the least. I mean, a member of the U.S. Senate that has not a single Senator endorsement?

[Fuzzy Bear Loves Christian Missionaries]

To "Fuzzy Bear"
Cruz can't be controlled.
The establishment and corrupt who hold power fear him more than Trump.
Even if some "moderates" and establishment types rally behind him it won't matter.
Cruz will always be a conservative and will always support the people

Have a drink!

[Fuzzy Bear Loves Christian Missionaries]

Cruz's best case scenario is that he somehow gets more delegates than Trump, giving him significant legitimacy in a contested convention.

If he can stop Trump from getting a majority of delegates, but Trump is still ahead, then he can make a deal with Trump to be his running mate.  He could also try to deal with the establishment, but I think Cruz realizes that taking the nomination from whoever has the plurality will result in massive backlash.

If Trump gets a straight out majority.  Cruz has to hope he loses the GE. He would be well positioned to run again in 4 years.

Agreed.

The big problem with Cruz is that he is not likeable in the least. I mean, a member of the U.S. Senate that has not a single Senator endorsement?

The Donor Class will always feel more comfortable with a sitting Senator than a renegade billionaire.

[PaperKooper]

Cruz's best case scenario is that he somehow gets more delegates than Trump, giving him significant legitimacy in a contested convention.

If he can stop Trump from getting a majority of delegates, but Trump is still ahead, then he can make a deal with Trump to be his running mate.  He could also try to deal with the establishment, but I think Cruz realizes that taking the nomination from whoever has the plurality will result in massive backlash.

If Trump gets a straight out majority.  Cruz has to hope he loses the GE. He would be well positioned to run again in 4 years.

Agreed.

The big problem with Cruz is that he is not likeable in the least. I mean, a member of the U.S. Senate that has not a single Senator endorsement?

Mike Lee

Lindsay Graham

[DINGO Joe]

Cruz's best case scenario is that he somehow gets more delegates than Trump, giving him significant legitimacy in a contested convention.

If he can stop Trump from getting a majority of delegates, but Trump is still ahead, then he can make a deal with Trump to be his running mate.  He could also try to deal with the establishment, but I think Cruz realizes that taking the nomination from whoever has the plurality will result in massive backlash.

If Trump gets a straight out majority.  Cruz has to hope he loses the GE. He would be well positioned to run again in 4 years.

Agreed.

The big problem with Cruz is that he is not likeable in the least. I mean, a member of the U.S. Senate that has not a single Senator endorsement?

Mike Lee

Lindsay Graham

Yeah, I can't wait for the campaign ad featuring the Graham "endorsement"

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Cruz's best case scenario is that he somehow gets more delegates than Trump, giving him significant legitimacy in a contested convention.

If he can stop Trump from getting a majority of delegates, but Trump is still ahead, then he can make a deal with Trump to be his running mate.  He could also try to deal with the establishment, but I think Cruz realizes that taking the nomination from whoever has the plurality will result in massive backlash.

If Trump gets a straight out majority.  Cruz has to hope he loses the GE. He would be well positioned to run again in 4 years.

Agreed.

The big problem with Cruz is that he is not likeable in the least. I mean, a member of the U.S. Senate that has not a single Senator endorsement?

Mike Lee

Lindsey Graham

Ted Cruz

[TJ in Oregon]

Cruz's best case scenario is that he somehow gets more delegates than Trump, giving him significant legitimacy in a contested convention.

If he can stop Trump from getting a majority of delegates, but Trump is still ahead, then he can make a deal with Trump to be his running mate.  He could also try to deal with the establishment, but I think Cruz realizes that taking the nomination from whoever has the plurality will result in massive backlash.

If Trump gets a straight out majority.  Cruz has to hope he loses the GE. He would be well positioned to run again in 4 years.

Agreed.

The big problem with Cruz is that he is not likeable in the least. I mean, a member of the U.S. Senate that has not a single Senator endorsement?

The Donor Class will always feel more comfortable with a sitting Senator than a renegade billionaire.

So will 99% of the world, excepting those who are American Trump supporters and maybe some terrorists. Why are we obligated to pick the worst possible candidate for the Donor Class even if he isn't better for everyone else?