Cruz Stands by Pledge Unless Trump Shoots Someone

[Zorro]

Source: NBC News

Ted Cruz suggested on Monday that it would take Donald Trump shooting somebody in New York City to not support the current front-runner in the general election if he becomes the Republican Party presidential nominee.

"Well I can give you one example where I would no longer support Donald Trump," Cruz told reporters in Rockford, Illinois. "If, for example, he were to go out on Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, I would not be willing to support Donald Trump."

Reporters pressed Cruz on Monday why he would continue to back Trump despite suggesting over the weekend that Trump "encourages violence" and "disrespects voters."

Since the first GOP debate, Cruz has maintained his commitment to supporting the eventual Republican nominee next November. He continued to hold the line on Monday, telling reporters, "When I tell you I'm going to do something, I'm going to do it."

Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/cruz-stands-pledge-unless-trump-shoots-someone-n538051

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This is not The Onion.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

1. So, if Trump shot someone in New Jersey that would be o.k.?

Cruz did limit his requirement to one specific street in New York City...

[Zorro]

4. I'd stay away from Fifth Avenue if I were Cruz

Might be a twofer otherwise.

[houston16revival]

2. This has got to be some sort of game at this point

They're trying to displace him, they pledge to support him, the party
establishment is in full revolt, now they're back to Trump's
shooting someone statement of 3 months ago?

And Trump is mocking Christie?

They're vying for media attention.

They're a joke.

[JFKDem62]

3. I give up. I can't tell if stories are real or from the Onion any more.

The GOP has gone totally insane. All of them.

[Jack Rabbit]

5. Would Senator Cruz think it would pass muster if . . .

Mr. Trump, speaking at one of his [strike[riots[/strik] rallies made a general request to shoot a protester disrupting the festivities and somebody followed through?

[truthisfreedom]

6. At this point I'm fucking bored of trump.

It's just pathetic.

[Person 2713]

7. Ok then we are to this low now

[LuckyLib]

8. Trump and Cruz - two utter idiots.

Neither can sink any lower. Oh wait! We still have months to go!

[mahannah]

9. Metaphorically, he has shot thousands.

[montana_hazeleyes]

10. Good grief!

I think grandma left all of the nuts out of her fruitcake.