Ted Cruz Thread

[kroz]

OTOH, it is far better to judge whom to vote for according to actual accomplishments as opposed to high sounding promises. Political promises and visions tend to be broken the second the voting booths close.

I get your point, but their "canned" spin on their accomplishments leave out a lot of important details that are uncomfortable.. and inconvenient to their narratives.  And no one challenges their "facts".  That irritates me. 

The moderators did not challenge them but at least Rand Paul put Christie in his place!

I would have liked to have seen more banter between the candidates.  THEY know each others vulnerabilities but were unwilling (for the most part) to bring those to light in the debate.  Every Governor candidate has baggage that goes unexposed.

[red_dirt]

OTOH, it is far better to judge whom to vote for according to actual accomplishments as opposed to high sounding promises. Political promises and visions tend to be broken the second the voting booths close.

I would like to sit there with a counter and rate the comments as to whether they seemed from the heart (+1) or from the script, (-1.)
Then compare the results with the judgement of the viewers as to who won.
We would all have our differences of opinion and perception on this.

I think the big loser in the debate was Megyn Kelly. Whuddabich!
(I bet she wont be back for #2. The Donald fired her a--. Good.)

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Cruz lighting them up in Georgia.  Current tour drawing large and enthusiastic turnouts:
https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/630180250199171072/video/1

[kroz]

Cruz lighting them up in Georgia.  Current tour drawing large and enthusiastic turnouts:
https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/630180250199171072/video/1

hhmmm...... that was "revealing".....   

[kroz]

Ted Cruz bus tour......

https://youtu.be/ajqkx02wijY

[kroz]

Fox News Online.....

CLUB FOR GROWTH PICKS FAVE FIVE
WSJ: "The five candidates for which the Club will officially bundle campaign contributions are: Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Marco Rubio of Florida; Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker; and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a leading contender for the nomination who has struggled to gain traction with some conservatives."


Some history on "Club for Growth"...

http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.php?id=D000000763

[Solar]

Fox News Online.....

CLUB FOR GROWTH PICKS FAVE FIVE
WSJ: "The five candidates for which the Club will officially bundle campaign contributions are: Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Marco Rubio of Florida; Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker; and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a leading contender for the nomination who has struggled to gain traction with some conservatives."


Some history on "Club for Growth"...

http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.php?id=D000000763

CFG started out as an excellent group, then the Establishment infested them, and CFG claims they purged them of all the RINO, but if you look at their list of supported candidates, look who's at the top of the list.

These PACs are pure BS, they are there to line their own pockets.

http://www.opensecrets.org/outsidespending/recips.php?cmte=Club+for+Growth&cycle=2014

[kroz]

CFG started out as an excellent group, then the Establishment infested them, and CFG claims they purged them of all the RINO, but if you look at their list of supported candidates, look who's at the top of the list.

These PACs are pure BS, they are there to line their own pockets.

http://www.opensecrets.org/outsidespending/recips.php?cmte=Club+for+Growth&cycle=2014

I did look at who they supported and Tom Cotton topped the list..   I was impressed by that! 

[Solar]

I did look at who they supported and Tom Cotton topped the list..   I was impressed by that!

Look at my link. It has the full list.

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Cruz tour heads to Jackson Hole this week, then to Des Moines Aug 21, 2015 for religious liberty rally. So much for the propaganda that religious community is a drag on the GOP anchor.

[taxed]

Cruz just can't be tripped up.  He dodges reporter's childish gotcha and bitch slaps Hussein and Kerry at the same time.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/08/17/ted-cruz-laughs-at-reporters-iran-question-then-responds-bluntly-if-theres-one-principle-that-history-has-taught-us/

[kroz]

Cruz just can't be tripped up.  He dodges reporter's childish gotcha and bitch slaps Hussein and Kerry at the same time.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/08/17/ted-cruz-laughs-at-reporters-iran-question-then-responds-bluntly-if-theres-one-principle-that-history-has-taught-us/

Yeah, Cruz's message is always spot on. 

Right now it is difficult to be heard above the roar taking place in the Trump camp.  I liken it to a manifestation of America screaming at D.C. pinheads.  It is the shear volume that gets their attention.  Voters are getting behind Trump because he is confronting D.C.

Why aren't others getting his traction?  I wonder if the deep pocketed donors aren't trying to keep other candidates in check?  Cruz is not mincing his words and that is why he has continued to rise in the polls.  Right now it is Trump, Carson and Cruz that lead the polls.  None of these guys are supported by D.C. insiders.  That is their strength!!!  America is rising up against D.C.

But when it boils down to election day, which one can the voter actual trust based upon their actions?  Cruz

[taxed]

Yeah, Cruz's message is always spot on. 

Right now it is difficult to be heard above the roar taking place in the Trump camp.  I liken it to a manifestation of America screaming at D.C. pinheads.  It is the shear volume that gets their attention.  Voters are getting behind Trump because he is confronting D.C.

Why aren't others getting his traction?  I wonder if the deep pocketed donors aren't trying to keep other candidates in check?  Cruz is not mincing his words and that is why he has continued to rise in the polls.  Right now it is Trump, Carson and Cruz that lead the polls.  None of these guys are supported by D.C. insiders.  That is their strength!!!  America is rising up against D.C.

But when it boils down to election day, which one can the voter actual trust based upon their actions?  Cruz

I'm in the camp that thinks Trump is good for Cruz.  He doesn't _take_ anything from Cruz like he (Trump) does to Walker or the others.  Trump's wake is drowning out the others.  Cruz continue to gains support.  I hope Trump can keep it going as long as possible, because the others are suffocating and have to try and adjust.

[kroz]

I'm in the camp that thinks Trump is good for Cruz.  He doesn't _take_ anything from Cruz like he (Trump) does to Walker or the others.  Trump's wake is drowning out the others.  Cruz continue to gains support.  I hope Trump can keep it going as long as possible, because the others are suffocating and have to try and adjust.

I agree..... as long as Trump does eventually flame out.

But I am not convinced at this point that it will happen because his momentum is growing so fast.... and the American voters are SO angry with all the political pundits and D.C.

Trump is the ANGER candidate!

[taxed]

I agree..... as long as Trump does eventually flame out.

But I am not convinced at this point that it will happen because his momentum is growing so fast.... and the American voters are SO angry with all the political pundits and D.C.

Trump is the ANGER candidate!

I hear that, but I don't think it's about anger.  I mean, yes, some, but I think it's because he connects with people that America is the best, and we should be the best.  He stirs up our patriotism.  Everyone is tired of having a wimpy Marxist go apologize to the world, bowing down, and selling us out.  When people hear that someone can undo all that, it's a huge wakeup.  He just happens to have the name identity to generate that wave.