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Fri Sep 23, 2016, 03:37 AM Sep 2016

A Non-Exhaustive List of Things Ted Cruz Has Done That May Cost Him His Seat

This week, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick offered some tough love to his friend Sen. Ted Cruz. He told a talk show radio host that if Cruz fails to endorse Donald Trump before the presidential election, he will be "left behind in the rear-view mirror of the Republican Party." Of course, Patrick added he has been visiting with his pal Cruz about this, trying to talk some sense into him.

"You know, I stay loyal to my friends, and Ted’s a friend," Patrick said, "but obviously I’m disappointed. I’m hoping there’s still time for him to come forward."

It's been a point of contention ever since Cruz failed to endorse Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this summer. As a result, he was booed off the stage like an amateur comedian who bombed, then was ambushed with questions from constituents and conservative media about his bullish refusal to do endorse his former rival.

And they're still waiting for an answer.

Read more: http://www.houstonpress.com/news/a-non-exhaustive-list-of-things-ted-cruz-has-done-that-may-cost-him-his-seat-8790340

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