OPINION: Fiorina just a pawn in cynical game Cruz won't win
Ted Cruz,Carly Fiorina,Presidential Elections,Elections
From the Left
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Lean Left
On Wednesday, Ted Cruz announced that former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, who dropped out of the presidential race in February, would be his running mate.
At first I was perplexed. Cruz isn't the nominee. It's looking increasingly unlikely that he will be, and people who aren't nominees don't need running mates. So why the announcement?
Check for Bias
The AI-powered AllSides Bias Checker instantly reveals the bias of a news article. Tap the button to use.
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Recommended Reading
Building Relationships to Empower Trusted Messengers
"The Fulcrum" Contributor
August 24th, 2026
Red Blue Translator
Ballot Integrity
Red Blue Translator
Electoral College
Headline Roundup
Maduro Appears to Flash Peace Sign from Prison in First Photos Since His Capture
August 31st, 2026