Ted Cruz’s spokesman, Ron Nehring, just went after Trump on Twitter and ripped him pretty good for changing his position on immigration. Nehring points out that Cruz said this is exactly what would happen if Trump became the nominee, and then hammers him hard for not being a man of principle even on his signature position.
Now they can call it the "Gang of 9" bill. #MakeAmnestyGreatAgain
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
1. If Trump was candid with people during the primaries about his immigration views, he would have been brushed aside.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
2. The issue isn't amnesty (although now we can call it the Gang of 9). The issue is even on his signature issue he's without principle.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
3. This is exactly what Sen Cruz warned about on May 3. That every Trump idea is subject to future reversal.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
4. Every time someone lines up with the guy, he eventually embarrasses them, often immediately. We've seen this with Pence, KellyAnne, etc
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
5. Plenty of people support amnesty. That's not the issue. The issue is someone being on multiple sides of an issue nearly concurrently.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
6. During the primaries voters demanded candidates who would be consistent, same person before the election as after. They looked for signs.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
7. Cruz was THE most consistent. Trump was absolutist (wall, ban) so came across as more hard core, and obfuscated his own past.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
8. Cruz warned Trump would betray his own supporters. Silly "Muslim ban" evolved into Cruz policy on refugees. Now wall–>amnesty.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
9. So once Trump "evolves" on immigration, on what issues can one absolutely count on him to stay solid? Seriously.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
10. Still, we have learned nothing new about Trump. We've seen all his before on issues like NATO, abortion, taxes.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
11. A skilled debater (Hillary is not) would pull Trump apart like warm bread. This is why he would never allow a 1-1 debate with Cruz.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
12. Trump can — and should — still turn this race around if he stopped campaigning for President of Great Britain.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
13. Hillary can't think on her feet, needs a lawyer to review her talking points first, and still fibs. Hence no presser for months.
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
14. But Trump keeps handing her ammo to use in 9/26 debate. "Which Trump is America getting? Nobody knows."
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
What didn't change since yesterday? @tedcruz on immigration. Or anything. #Solid
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) August 25, 2016
This is exactly why Cruz refused to endorse Trump. Because then all this crap would be tied to him.