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Cruz Missile
In this April 30, 2016 photo, then- Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, waves after speaking at the California Republican Party 2016 Conven-
tion in Burlingame, Calif. Cruz announced Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, he will vote for Donald Trump, a dramatic about-face that may help unite a deeply divided Repub-
lican Party. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
In Dramatic Reversal, Cruz to Vote for Trump
STEVE PEOPLES Party months after the fiery lionaire had nicknamed of an official endorsement and often intensely per-
WILL WEISSERT Texas conservative called him “Lyin’ Ted,†insulted his in a statement posted Fri- sonal primary campaign.
Associated Press Trump a “pathological liar†wife and linked his father day on Facebook. Cruz was booed by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ted and “utterly amoral.†to the John F. Kennedy as- The distinction may mat- supporters at the national
Cruz announced Friday Cruz said he was simply fol- sassination. But facing in- ter little to voters, but helps convention for encourag-
he will vote for Donald lowing through on a prom- tensifying political pressure Cruz save face among ing Republicans to “vote
Trump, a dramatic about- ise to support his party’s to back Trump, Cruz said those supporters still unwill- your conscience.â€
face that may help unite a presidential nominee, even he would cast a vote for ing to forgive Trump’s heat-
deeply divided Republican though the New York bil- Trump, while stopping short ed attacks during their ugly Continued on Page 4