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GOP Debate Winner: Ted Cruz
Legal Insurrection ^ | 1/14/16 | William A. Jacobson

Posted on 01/14/2016 8:26:07 PM PST by libbylu

Tonight’s GOP debate was Ted Cruz’s night. He went right after Donald Trump multiple times, but in a way that came across as forceful and informed, but not nasty. He also fended off a pretty vigorous attack from Marco Rubio. His strongest points came early and against Trump, when the audience would be the largest.

Trump was runner-up. He had a good moment on Cruz’s slam on “NY Values,” but I’m not sure how defending NY values plays outside NY. His performance will confirm pre-existing views of him.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: New York; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2016election; alsoranteddy; cruz; cruz4dogcatcher; election2016; legalinsurrection; newyork; tedcruz; texas; trump; williamajacobson
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To: Aria

He’s evidently lost his touch then, to do so poorly.


41 posted on 01/14/2016 8:39:28 PM PST by bigbob ("Victorious warriors win first ande then go to war" Sun Tzu.)
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To: libbylu

Ahh yes, another one that got the NYT memo. LOL. Just rattling yer cage. Not talking about you, libbylu. Refer to the author of the OpEd.


42 posted on 01/14/2016 8:39:29 PM PST by Cboldt
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To: JLAGRAYFOX

Even if I agree that trump won, even though I don’t. Cruz hardly blew it given that SAME drudge debate poll shows him at 30%.

With Dondi at like 6-7 %


43 posted on 01/14/2016 8:39:35 PM PST by VRWCarea51 (The original 1998 version)
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To: JSDude1

Donny knew damned well what Ted Meant..he was PANDERING to the EMOTIONAL side of his devotees AGAIN!

his display of pandering was the most repulsive thing I have heard in a LONG TIME.

may it come back to bite him PAINFULLY!!


44 posted on 01/14/2016 8:40:27 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><> GO CRUZ!!!!)
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To: libbylu

Trump won the debate because no one was able to dethrone him. Cruz and Rubio did fine, but the race remains as it was before this debate. Jebbie did better, but I have a great distaste for all things Bush.


45 posted on 01/14/2016 8:40:39 PM PST by Theodore R. (Liberals keep winning; so the American people must now be all-liberal all the time.)
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To: BAW

I’m sure NYC folks might object but, why do you think that insulting NYC is a problem for most Republicans across America. Despite what NYC thinks, the country and especially Republican politics doesn’t revolve around it.


46 posted on 01/14/2016 8:40:56 PM PST by excalibur21
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To: libbylu

You must be smoking crack. Trump dominated that debate.


47 posted on 01/14/2016 8:41:04 PM PST by RC one (race baiting and demagoguery-if you're a Democrat it's what you do.)
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To: libbylu

I only saw clips posted on Facebook but Cruz totally won on those.

Sorry to say, I am really starting to dislike Trump.

I may even despise him now.

And I may even have to vote for him.


48 posted on 01/14/2016 8:41:23 PM PST by altura (Cruz for our country)
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To: cripplecreek
-- I especially liked the birther slapdown. --

That one isn't over yet.

I think Cruz will produce his CRBA soon. Then the issue fades until and unless he gets the nomination, after which it comes back with a vengeance.

49 posted on 01/14/2016 8:41:46 PM PST by Cboldt
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To: Helicondelta

Ruppert Murdoch?

Hahaha the guy that has been pushing the Washington cartel candidates since day one?

Hahahahaha

Was he sitting with George Soros when he was asked? ;)


50 posted on 01/14/2016 8:41:54 PM PST by VRWCarea51 (The original 1998 version)
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3383774/posts


51 posted on 01/14/2016 8:42:06 PM PST by ButThreeLeftsDo (Get Ready)
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To: libbylu

I only caught bits and pieces on the radio (late and busy night at the office), but from what I did catch, Cruz did very well.


52 posted on 01/14/2016 8:42:15 PM PST by DemforBush (Ex-Democrat, and NOT for Jeb. Just so we're *perfectly* clear this time.)
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To: libbylu

Trump’s best. I didn’t think he could do this well. On China he had everyone on stage, and the moderators, looking up to him. It was phenomenal.

Cruz had a good one, handled ‘eligibility’ and ‘NY values’ well. Excellent closing.


53 posted on 01/14/2016 8:42:33 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: Aria

From Jan 2013 to Jan 2016, Cruz missed 126 of 998 roll call votes, which is 12.6 % ...

Yep, he is following in Obama’s unconstitutional footsteps. The question is, are ignorant Americans on the RINO side going to do a repeat of the ignorant Dumbo-rats of 2008 & 2012 and elect another unconstitutionally qualified blow-hard, on paper only, supposed constitutional lawyer, that will say ANYTHING to win his case?


54 posted on 01/14/2016 8:42:35 PM PST by patlin ("Knowledge is a powerful source that is 2nd to none but God" ConstitutionallySpeaking 2011)
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To: DoughtyOne

Look at the two expression is the picture you posted.

Kinda says it all. Cruz looks calm and confident.

Trump looks pouty and cranky. Look at his little mouth.


55 posted on 01/14/2016 8:42:47 PM PST by altura (Cruz for our country)
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To: libbylu

Cruz has been before the Supreme Court. Got to know your stuff there. Kinda a hard to defeat a Conservative with that kind of gravitas


56 posted on 01/14/2016 8:43:14 PM PST by RginTN
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To: GraceG

Cruz kept bringing up all the bills he intrduced. Most of them never passed. He isn’t capable enough to run the government. He also doesn’t get along with people he works with. His snarky comments tonight we’re not close to presidential. All he does is argue with everyone around him. I think Trump was the best with maybe Christie in second. Jeb blew it early on and made a fool of himself


57 posted on 01/14/2016 8:43:27 PM PST by upstatenyrepublican
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To: MeshugeMikey

LOL, well if that’s what you come away with, that’s okay with me.

It’s not what I came away with, and the problem you have on your hands, is that photo isn’t going to win folks over.

Heh heh heh...


58 posted on 01/14/2016 8:43:32 PM PST by DoughtyOne ((It's beginning to look like "Morning in America" again. Comment on YouTube under Trump Free Ride.))
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To: biff

Apparently, the city that voted 80% for Bill DeBlasio is now sacred ground around here.


59 posted on 01/14/2016 8:43:53 PM PST by WhistlingPastTheGraveyard (The greatest trick the Soviets ever pulled was convincing the world they didn't exist.)
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To: libbylu

Hey, wait! Another thread said Trump won. Whats going on here?


60 posted on 01/14/2016 8:43:54 PM PST by InvisibleChurch
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