QuoteMultiple sources close to Ted Cruz say the Texas senator is expected indicate his support for Donald Trump as soon as Friday.

It is unclear whether Cruz will say only that he is voting for the Republican nominee, as other lawmakers have done, or offer a more full-throated endorsement, but the idea of throwing any support to Trump is controversial within Cruzworld.


Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/trump-rival-cruz-to-throw-support-to-gop-nominee-228584#ixzz4L6bjLKl5

http://www.redstate.com/joesquire/2016/09/23/politico-ted-cruz-expected-endorse-trump/

http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/23/politics/ted-cruz-endorses-donald-trump/index.html

Is there any political person to trust anymore?

Quote from: mrconservative on September 23, 2016, 11:42:05 AM
Is there any political person to trust anymore?

I hope Ted Cruz does the right thing for the future of our country!

Quote from: wally on September 23, 2016, 11:44:15 AM
I hope Ted Cruz does the right thing for the future of our country!

He always has.

I did not expect this at all.

Erik Erickson tweeted that Cruz endorsing Trump just probes Cruz detractors correct, that Cruz is self absorbed, not self principled.


Yesterday, one of Trumps minions, Omarosa Manigult, said that eventually all of Trumps haters will bow down to the great Trump. One wonders if she made those comments knowing of a supposed Cruz announcement of support for Trump.

Via Ted Cruz's verified Facebook page...

QuoteThis election is unlike any other in our nation's history. Like many other voters, I have struggled to determine the right course of action in this general election.

In Cleveland, I urged voters, "please, don't stay home in November. Stand, and speak, and vote your conscience, vote for candidates up and down the ticket whom you trust to defend our freedom and to be faithful to the Constitution."

After many months of careful consideration, of prayer and searching my own conscience, I have decided that on Election Day, I will vote for the Republican nominee, Donald Trump.

I've made this decision for two reasons. First, last year, I promised to support the Republican nominee. And I intend to keep my word.

Second, even though I have had areas of significant disagreement with our nominee, by any measure Hillary Clinton is wholly unacceptable — that's why I have always been #NeverHillary.

Six key policy differences inform my decision. First, and most important, the Supreme Court. For anyone concerned about the Bill of Rights — free speech, religious liberty, the Second Amendment — the Court hangs in the balance. I have spent my professional career fighting before the Court to defend the Constitution. We are only one justice away from losing our most basic rights, and the next president will appoint as many as four new justices. We know, without a doubt, that every Clinton appointee would be a left-wing ideologue. Trump, in contrast, has promised to appoint justices "in the mold of Scalia."

For some time, I have been seeking greater specificity on this issue, and today the Trump campaign provided that, releasing a very strong list of potential Supreme Court nominees — including Sen. Mike Lee, who would make an extraordinary justice — and making an explicit commitment to nominate only from that list. This commitment matters, and it provides a serious reason for voters to choose to support Trump.

Second, Obamacare. The failed healthcare law is hurting millions of Americans. If Republicans hold Congress, leadership has committed to passing legislation repealing Obamacare. Clinton, we know beyond a shadow of doubt, would veto that legislation. Trump has said he would sign it.

Third, energy. Clinton would continue the Obama administration's war on coal and relentless efforts to crush the oil and gas industry. Trump has said he will reduce regulations and allow the blossoming American energy renaissance to create millions of new high-paying jobs.

Fourth, immigration. Clinton would continue and even expand President Obama's lawless executive amnesty. Trump has promised that he would revoke those illegal executive orders.

Fifth, national security. Clinton would continue the Obama administration's willful blindness to radical Islamic terrorism. She would continue importing Middle Eastern refugees whom the FBI cannot vet to make sure they are not terrorists. Trump has promised to stop the deluge of unvetted refugees.

Sixth, Internet freedom. Clinton supports Obama's plan to hand over control of the Internet to an international community of stakeholders, including Russia, China, and Iran. Just this week, Trump came out strongly against that plan, and in support of free speech online.

These are six vital issues where the candidates' positions present a clear choice for the American people.

If Clinton wins, we know — with 100% certainty — that she would deliver on her left-wing promises, with devastating results for our country.

My conscience tells me I must do whatever I can to stop that.

We also have seen, over the past few weeks and months, a Trump campaign focusing more and more on freedom — including emphasizing school choice and the power of economic growth to lift African-Americans and Hispanics to prosperity.

Finally, after eight years of a lawless Obama administration, targeting and persecuting those disfavored by the administration, fidelity to the rule of law has never been more important.

The Supreme Court will be critical in preserving the rule of law. And, if the next administration fails to honor the Constitution and Bill of Rights, then I hope that Republicans and Democrats will stand united in protecting our fundamental liberties.

Our country is in crisis. Hillary Clinton is manifestly unfit to be president, and her policies would harm millions of Americans. And Donald Trump is the only thing standing in her way.

A year ago, I pledged to endorse the Republican nominee, and I am honoring that commitment. And if you don't want to see a Hillary Clinton presidency, I encourage you to vote for him.

Quote from: mrconservative on September 23, 2016, 12:21:55 PM
Erik Erickson tweeted that Cruz endorsing Trump just probes Cruz detractors correct, that Cruz is self absorbed, not self principled.


Yesterday, one of Trumps minions, Omarosa Manigult, said that eventually all of Trumps haters will bow down to the great Trump. One wonders if she made those comments knowing of a supposed Cruz announcement of support for Trump.

Ted Cruz asked us all to vote our conscience and I believe this is what he is doing now!  No doubt he has wrestled with his own conscience.  Now, just as I and so many other Conservatives have, Ted Cruz can not in all good conscience, take a chance in not stopping Hillary Clinton and the downward spiral that Obama has set us on!  While Trump is not the candidate of my choice and certainly not the candidate of Ted Cruz's choice, he is the candidate that is our only choice to stop Hillary and the Marxists from destroying America!  I Believe that..Do you?  Apparently this is what (our) candidate has decided!  (Kind of a "between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea")  Time to put on our Big Boy pants and deal with reality!

Maybe that louse Priebus' threat that if one didn't get on board they would have no chance next election cycle played a part in the thinking.

Quote from: Dubinsky on September 23, 2016, 01:55:32 PM
Maybe that louse Priebus' threat that if one didn't get on board they would have no chance next election cycle played a part in the thinking.

I have a higher regard for the integrity of Ted Cruz.  I believe that his conscience dictated his change of position.  Sometimes the winning strategy may dictate the Quarterback must fall back and punt even when every fiber of his body says he should run!  Ted Cruz could not set this one out on the side line and the stakes are just too high to allow emotion to stand in the way of one's better judgement!

Quote from: mrconservative on September 23, 2016, 12:32:37 PM
Via Ted Cruz's verified Facebook page...

I understand, read the post, and still am a bit disappointed in Ted.  Punkin the Pollster said, "RNC finally got to him",  He would have been better off lying low and staging a comeback in Oct on being a 'True conservative" or something."  I feel the same, & replied, "A little disappointed, but... expected".    Everyone in politics is tainted, some more than others.   I wonder how many votes are changed after threats of political blackmail...?

First they wear down the good guys, and they cave in for one vote, then they use that instance as a threat to ruin their political career if they step out of line.   Like the Bush promise, "Read - my - lips, no new taxes" he probably wishes he never said that.

I've always thought of Mike Lee and Ted Cruz as examples of what the average politician ought to be, men of the people.   It is a real shame when they are the most conservative, Constitution believing we have in the Senate.

His choice, right or wrong.

Quote from: tac on September 23, 2016, 02:42:48 PM
His choice, right or wrong.

Sad indeed. The GOP knows Trump has no chance of winning without Cruz and his supporters. Problem is, it changes nothing for me. NEVERTRUMP / NEVERHILLARY.

Quote from: Hoofer on September 23, 2016, 02:28:42 PM
I understand, read the post, and still am a bit disappointed in Ted.  Punkin the Pollster said, "RNC finally got to him",  He would have been better off lying low and staging a comeback in Oct on being a 'True conservative" or something."  I feel the same, & replied, "A little disappointed, but... expected".    Everyone in politics is tainted, some more than others.   I wonder how many votes are changed after threats of political blackmail...?

First they wear down the good guys, and they cave in for one vote, then they use that instance as a threat to ruin their political career if they step out of line.   Like the Bush promise, "Read - my - lips, no new taxes" he probably wishes he never said that.

I've always thought of Mike Lee and Ted Cruz as examples of what the average politician ought to be, men of the people.   It is a real shame when they are the most conservative, Constitution believing we have in the Senate.

Feel the same way, but this is politics. Hopefully Ted's coming out and saying this cost trump plenty. Guessing here that trump had to make concessions or promises to Ted for the future of our nation. We may never know. Damn, but I still can not vote for trump.

Quote from: mrconservative on September 23, 2016, 12:32:37 PM
Via Ted Cruz's verified Facebook page...

Cruz is clear, and reasoned.

Just what I want from a Supreme Court Justice.

So Mr Trump, is Senator Cruz on THAT list yet ?

Quote from: Hoofer on September 23, 2016, 02:28:42 PM
I understand, read the post, and still am a bit disappointed in Ted.  Punkin the Pollster said, "RNC finally got to him",  He would have been better off lying low and staging a comeback in Oct on being a 'True conservative" or something."  I feel the same, & replied, "A little disappointed, but... expected".    Everyone in politics is tainted, some more than others.   I wonder how many votes are changed after threats of political blackmail...?

First they wear down the good guys, and they cave in for one vote, then they use that instance as a threat to ruin their political career if they step out of line.   Like the Bush promise, "Read - my - lips, no new taxes" he probably wishes he never said that.

I've always thought of Mike Lee and Ted Cruz as examples of what the average politician ought to be, men of the people.   It is a real shame when they are the most conservative, Constitution believing we have in the Senate.

Since Cruz has fought several Supreme Court battles (Heller v. DC etc.) and won, I think Scalia's vacancy weighed heavily on him and the fact that at least one other additional justice will probably be appointed.  Cruz stated; "We know, without a doubt, that every Clinton appointee would be a left-wing ideologue. Trump, in contrast, has promised to appoint justices 'in the mold of Scalia'".

Cruz unfortunately, is taking him at his word. 

..."Cruz also praised Trump for releasing an updated list of potential Supreme Court nominees that includes Sen. Mike Lee. Cruz said he had sought "greater specificity on this issue, and today the Trump campaign provided that."

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/09/23/cruz-says-will-vote-for-trump.html

Quote from: s3779m on September 23, 2016, 04:25:27 PM
Feel the same way, but this is politics. Hopefully Ted's coming out and saying this cost trump plenty. Guessing here that trump had to make concessions or promises to Ted for the future of our nation. We may never know. Damn, but I still can not vote for trump.

Completely agree with you on all points.  The race is too close for Trump to keep Cruz at arm's length, when he needs him and people like us to secure the WH... that's politics.

Levin and Cruz have this in common, they care more about the USA than themselves, or their careers - actually, that's one of the reasons I still like both of them, I understand the difficulty they went through in making a decision.... and if we're honest, we're all going through the same thing.   Of course that thing is exactly what Ted pointed out, the prospects of Hillary and the clear end of America as we love it.

While some talk show hosts might still be fuming over Ted, it was his move, and actually delaying the "decision"... yep, I was expecting it, but was wondering if Trump would give him "enough Conservative talking points" to allow Ted to say, "OK, we AGREE on those points (6 of them), you're not nearly as bad as Hillary.   Before the Trump-a-loons get all giddy, did Ted actually make any concessions, or was it Donald's "conservative talking points" that allowed the possibility of both Levin and Cruz...?    Seriously, Ted & Mark have not budged a smidgen, they are the same guys, with the same political policies of a year ago!... just a little bruised for standing on their principles!

I'm still disappointed, because I wanted people like Mark Levin and Ted Cruz to become the standard-bearers and lead us to the Conservative Promise Land.... well, our numbers are still too few.   The key for us, Mark Levin "educating" the listening audience, while guys like Mike Lee & Ted Cruz fight on the front lines in the Senate, hopefully we can keep sending them "reinforcements".

We are GROWING in numbers by the public getting educated about the Constitution -and- voters seeing & experiencing first hand the failure of Liberal, Democratic, Socialist policies.  Trump doesn't represent anything we know as Conservative - but, he's realizing he needs us, that's a really, really good thing.   Trump also has enough balls to tell McConnell to shove it, if he wants to.   So, we actually can "use" him - like Levin alludes to... keep the pressure on him.   The goal is to purge the GOP of the liberals.

Yes, I am still quite optimistic, we are not going to 'win' this fight with a couple of elections, but with educating the populace - they will "inherit" the restored America we wanted.