Trump, known for his frequent use of coarse and profane language on the campaign trail, also scolded former Mexican President Vicente Fox for using a profanity in talking about Trump’s plan for the wall.
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Around one quarter of the delegates needed to win the Republican nomination will be awarded that day.
Both Rubio and Cruz stepped up their attacks at the debate Thursday.
Rubio, who got some momentum with a second-place finish to Trump in SC last Saturday and has picked up some Bush supporters, gave his most aggressive performance to date. “First he had one of those makeup things applying around his mustache because he had one of those sweat mustaches”.
Trump, who has won three of the four Republican primaries, is leading in all but Texas State opinion polls, where he is having a close fight with his main rival Senator Ted Cruz.
“You had to see him backstage. He’s a nervous nelly”, Trump said.
In reference to Cruz’s birth in Canada and the false belief held by about 10% of self-identified conservatives that Barack Obama was born in Africa, he added: “I will say that our Canadian is better than your Kenyan”.
“Really, really weak on illegal immigration”. “He was so scared like a little frightened puppy”.
And a “liar” and “a baby”.
Governor Charlie Baker said Friday he was surprised to learn that Chris Christie, whom he endorsed for president just a few weeks ago, has backed Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.
As a candidate, Christie repeatedly called Trump unprepared for the presidency.
Graham said Republicans have the best chance in years to win as Democrats are likely to nominate Hillary Clinton, who has been damaged by questions about her trustworthiness. Christie dropped out after a poor showing in the New Hampshire primary this month and endorsed Trump on Friday. “The problem is Washington, D.C., and we don’t need Washington politicians to come in and fix it”. Christie asked the crowd in Texas. “I have them right here, let’s read some, you’ll have fun”, Rubio smiled, as he riled up the rally attendees in Dallas Texas.
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Later during the event he took out a bottle of water spraying it on stage while saying “it’s Rubio” and spraying water into the crowd. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
