For the record I don't blame Cruz specifically for not endorsing Trump. That's his prerogative to go back on his word. If doing so was against his conscience, so be it.
The point is if you're going to break a promise, don't show up to the coronation of the man and party you're breaking the promise to.
To show up and not lend support to the party's candidate is nothing short of condemning support for the nominee.
To decline and not show up is a less overtly slighting act and would pass quickly.
Several others who balked on their pledge had the class to sit it out. Cruz went simply for self-publicity and hoping to add more vid clips for his next campaign.
Trump extended the invite in a sincere attempt to include the conservative wing of the party. Pence and Cruz were important pieces for that.
If Cruz had an axe to grind so big that he couldn't support who the party voters elected as their choice, then decline and wait for your next turn like a man.
Trump's gamble paid off as I've heard overwhelming support from former Cruz supporters who were disgusted with his self-serving choice not to do what he could to help his party beat Clinton and the most radical Lib agenda in American history.
Cruz knew the Supreme Court hung in the balance, and was well aware of the destructive agenda HC will impose on our country for 4 years...including more pushes for mass amnesty for illegals and an increase in refugee intake.
None of that mattered, he gained a hatred for Trump (after boasting of their friendship early in the campaign) and chose to serve his own self-interest instead of lending a big hand in helping his party win. That's fine, but don't expect most Reps to forget.
Last edited: Jul 27, 2016