Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016...l?intcmp=hpbt1

Not sure what he's hoping to accomplish. I'd always figured most in the RNP would rather have Cruz over Trump since Cruz is the more socially conservative of the two.
That is the mystery behind some of the self-styled conservatives who are pushing Trump. I understand why he's willing the open primaries -- he's pulling in people to vote in the primaries who may or may not vote Republican in the general but more than happy to vote for Trump in the primary because they don't care if they get Bernie or Hillary in the general.

When specifically asked his opinions on Ted Cruz, Boehner made a face, drawing laughter from the crowd. “Lucifer in the flesh,” the former speaker said. “I have Democrat friends and Republican friends. I get along with almost everyone, but I have never worked with a more miserable son of a bitch in my life.”

Boehner described other Republican candidates as friends. In particular, the former speaker said he has played golf with Donald Trump for years and that they were “texting buddies.”
But somehow, Cruz is portrayed as or claimed to be the "insider", the "Establishment" candidate? Don't get me wrong -- I think the NeverTrump types are ridiculous as well but I just don't see how someone who claims to respect the Constitution, conservative fiscal policies, national security, or conservative social policies picks Trump over Cruz (hell, even Trump over Kasich or Trump over Christie are mysteries).