Here comes TrusTED

Tom Kennedy of Schenectady, N.Y., holds a sign across the street from where Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is scheduled to hold a campaign event today at Mekeel Christian Academy in Scotia, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Nestled in the neo-Georgian sanctuary of the Knickerbocker Club, one of New York’s oldest and fustiest social establishments, a select group of Republican donors gathered late last month to take up an unexpected task: reconsidering Ted Cruz . Eager to defeat Donald J. Trump , they seemed willing to overlook a few things: Mr. Cruz’s fiery attacks on Wall Street and “ special-interest billionaires ,” and his swipes at eminent party leaders and lawmakers. But one wealthy financial executive had a question: What did you mean when you attacked Mr. Trump for having “ New York values ”?/ Nicholas Confessore and Matt Flegenheimer , New York Times. More here.

Question: Do you expect Ted Cruz to win the Republican presidential nomination over Donald Trump?