2. Revisiting that argument, Rubio has said he'll support the nominee. Cruz is still wavering.
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3. Cruz has all sorts of good personal reasons to despise Trump and not endorse Trump in general election.
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4. Trump's offences against Cruz:Lyin' Ted, insulting Heid Cruz's appearance, planting adultery story, linking Cruz Sr. to JFK assassination
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5. It's no exaggeration to say that to win the nomination Trump tried to destroy Cruz's marriage. That's a pretty serious attack.
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6. But despite all this, Cruz will swallow his pride & endorse Trump. Why? Because he wants to win nomination in 2020.
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7. The root mistake
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8. For Douthat, the GOP is a vehicle designed to achieve a goal (advance Christian conservatism). Not so for Rubio, Cruz & other politicians
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9. For Rubio, Cruz & other pols, the GOP is a vehicle for personal advancement. And if party picks Trump, they have to endorse Trump.
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10. As I said before, smart play is to be like
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11. This shows the limits of
#NeverTrump. Intellectuals & writers like Douthat can be#NeverTrump. Pols like Rubio & Cruz can't be.9 replies 13 retweets 38 likes
12. Ultimately, #NeverTrump will be a movement of writers, think tank denizens, some consultants. But not those who want to hold office.
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13. Trumpism is triumphant & will reshape the GOP. Movement conservatism is losing its hold on the party & might become homeless.
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