So, Cruz is in negotiations to land a speaking spot at the GOP convention. So much for the ill-will against Trump for the nonsensical claims about Cruz’s family and Oswald.

New: Cruz in negotiation for a speaking slot at the convention, 3 sources close to Trump & RNC tell me, @LACaldwellDC & @VaughnHillyard.

— Alexandra Jaffe (@ajjaffe) July 6, 2016

The party of extremists is extreme, and due in no small part to cognitive dissonance.