Ted Cruz's U.S. territory consultant just switched his support to Donald Trump

Ted Cruz is losing support from his own staff. — (Image credit: Getty Images)

It's never a good sign when your own advisers say your opponent is more electable than you are. Alas, Ted Cruz's U.S. territory consultant Dennis Lennox — who organized Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in Cruz's name — told Politico he is supporting Donald Trump.

"I respect Sen. Cruz immensely, I just believe at this point, Mr. Trump is better-positioned, because of his stance on trade, to put Democrats on the defensive in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, and ensure that Republicans win again," Lennox said.

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