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.
Texas delegates said about 80% of the delegation supported Cruz’s speech.
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) July 21, 2016
Approval for Cruz’s speech also seemed to fall on lines of age.
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) July 21, 2016
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.
Just talked to a group of Texas delegates. They were concerned that Trump might attack Cruz tonight. Some threatened to walk out, if he does
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) July 21, 2016
Mark Brown, a delegate from Houston, said he’ll walk out if Trump attacks Cruz in his speech tonight.
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) July 21, 2016
While most seem to be siding with Cruz, there is definitely some fracturing within the Texas delegation. Earlier today this argument was recorded between a young Trump supporter, and a man who supports Cruz.
Texas delegates argue pic.twitter.com/DqbTZeWy1h
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) July 21, 2016
Whether Trump will make mention of Cruz or not is yet to be seen. If Trump wants to keep up appearances of being the outsider at war with the “establishment,” he probably will. If he does, then it seems we an expect the Texas delegation to do a disappearing act.
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