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It was one of the lighter moments in a contentious debate, and on Friday, Cruz’s campaign sought to capitalize – and troll Trump a bit – by offering a yoga mat in its web store.
Trump then noted the hands comment Rubio had made. I guarantee you there’s no problem.
Alluding to suggestions that mainstream Republicans could mount a third party candidate if Trump is the nominee, Trump warned against the possibility of splitting conservatives in the general election.
In an unusually harsh speech, party elder Romney warned that former reality TV star Trump would likely lose to possible Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the November 8 election if he becomes the Republican nominee. Marco Rubio had this to say about businessman Donald Trump: “You know what they say about men with small hands?” He called Trump a phony and a fraud who has failed in many business ventures despite his touted success.
“For 40 years, Donald has been part of the corruption in Washington that you’re angry about”, said Mr Cruz.
“Nominating Donald would be a disaster”, Cruz said.
At a rally in New Hampshire, Trump defended his economic policy, saying: “No one knows more about trade than me”.
“I hate how he insults women, people of colour, and entire countries when it suits him”. Trump, in turn, said he would support whoever wins, though he seemed to find it inconceivable that it might not be him. But here’s what I hate most: “He could be our next president”, Clinton said.
“Obviously he wants to be relevant; he wants to be back in the game”, Trump said. “I’m not going to be vice president”.
Mitt Romney’s scorching denouncement of Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump earlier in the day is expected to weigh heavily during tonight’s Fox News GOP debate in Detroit.
In the world of Republican partisanship, that probably meant getting behind runner-up Cruz.
Kasich also said “yeah” because he respects Trump, but also because he thinks he’ll eventually be the nominee.
Instead, Romney said he would support one of the three non-Trump candidates: Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, or John Kasich.
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Trump now enjoys a comfortable lead in the race, but a strong showing from Ted Cruz on Super Tuesday, when he won his home state of Texas and two others, and with winner-take-all home-state contests for Florida Sen.
