[hocndoc]

That op-ed was from 2005. I never said that Cruz wrote it, I said it’s his source. An op-ed is *opinion.* Not news, not reporting. Not a good source.

Unfortunately, Cruz hasn’t shown any restraint in his campaign. He started out negative enough for me to confront him on it in mid-November. I was taught to reason and to meet with anyone with whom I disagree, so I made sure that the discussion was private and unobserved by others. He attacked me with a vehemence that was out of proportion. The same thing happened in February, although slightly more muted. That was when I decided to change my endorsement and asked my husband if I could send Dewhurst 4 times the money I sent Cruz.

[BlackElk]

Ordinarily an "op-ed" is an opinion piece attributed to a specific author or authors. An editorial is the work product of the editorial board of the newspaper. I would trust the editorial board, not always, but usually of the Wall Street Journal over such boards (or "news" reporters for that matter, at the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Washington Post, and their ilk.

You are helping the GOP-E. If you happen to be successful and this elitist twerp goes to the Senate, I hope you are satisfied with his undoubtedly pathetic voting record and with the GOP-Es who will be his, ummmm, comrades.

Why do I imagine Dewhurst being supported by trash like James Make Me Mo Money Baker? Sorry my taste runs to candidates with backbone not judged by their wealth and privilege.