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Ted Cruz rains praise on Donald Trump
Politico ^ | 8/2/15 9:20 PM | Daniel Strauss

Posted on 08/02/2015 8:23:51 PM PDT by entropy12

Sen. Ted Cruz rained praise on primary rival Donald Trump Sunday, making a point to contrast himself with the many 2016 Republican presidential contenders who have been sharply critical of the real estate mogul.

“Quite a few members of this field have attacked Donald Trump. A lot of folks in the media have asked me ‘Ted Cruz, will you do the same?’ I have been glad to praise Donald Trump for speaking out boldly and brashly and for focusing on illegal immigration,” Cruz said in an interview with POLITICO’s Mike Allen at the Koch brothers-funded Freedom Partners summer conference in Dana Point, California.

Cruz added that there was a reason for his reticence to criticize Trump, referring to late President Ronald Reagan’s “11th Commandment” against attacking other Republicans.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Texas; Campaign News; Issues
KEYWORDS: 2016election; cruz; donald; election2016; ted; tedcruz; texas; trump; trumpcruz2016
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To: jonrick46

Well, if the candidates attack Trump, over Hillary, that wouldn’t be smart....and would certainly be an easy thing for Trump to turn around.


41 posted on 08/02/2015 9:02:31 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, Sarah Palin..that is my dream team right there


Agree....I think it’s a LOT of folks dream team.


42 posted on 08/02/2015 9:04:26 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: Bobalu

I like it!


43 posted on 08/02/2015 9:12:10 PM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: jonrick46

In practical terms, there will be plenty of time to attack Hillary or whoever the Rats nominate. First things first, secure the nomination by presenting a bold agenda to the republican primary voters.

Fiorina has done yeoman’s job attacking Hillary. But she is not gaining much traction in polls. So we can surmise it is not the biggest issue with republicans at the moment.


44 posted on 08/02/2015 9:12:17 PM PDT by entropy12 (Make America Great Again!!! Go Trump/Cruz 2016....others are all in pocket of their rich donors.)
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To: Windflier

Exactly!


45 posted on 08/02/2015 9:12:52 PM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Windflier

Wondering if he’s wearing body armor under his suits now.


46 posted on 08/02/2015 9:13:59 PM PDT by ThunderSleeps (Stop obarma now! Stop the hussein - insane agenda!)
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To: Windflier
This is Ted's first presidential rodeo, after having only been on the national stage a mere three years. That's not really long enough to have cemented a resume' of the type Americans normally look for in a future president.

This is what I don't understand about the Cruz-or-bust crowd. There is no question that Ted Cruz is the finest conservative to come along in a very long time, but there is also no question that he needs more seasoning and time, to establish himself in the public eye. While it would be great if was the president for the next 8 years, does it really matter if he is president instead from year 9 to year 16? In fact, wouldn't it be better if we waited, since he would have 8 years to play a defining role in the surging anti-GOPe coalition before assuming the mantle in a much stronger position than he would if he threaded the needle this election cycle?

I just don't get it. I would rather be looking forward to a Cruz presidency, than taking a one-in-a-hundred flyer this year.
47 posted on 08/02/2015 9:15:17 PM PDT by jjsheridan5 (The next Ronald Reagan will not be a Republican, but rather a former Republican)
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To: entropy12

Trust me you do not want her. I remember hearing about her when she was the CEO of Hewitt Packard. This was long before she was political.

The woman was considered extremly toxic. She got fired for spying on her own executives. She got caught lying too. Trust me you do not want her.


48 posted on 08/02/2015 9:16:14 PM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Tupelo
I went to high school with a guy who is a Harvard Business grad. An insufferable bore — even has that phony accent (Hah-vud). And dumb as a rock.

On the other hand, I once worked with an attorney who graduated from Yale. Highly intelligent and something of an expert on Constitutional law. One of the nicest guys you'd ever meet. I keep saying he turned out fine in spite of his Ivy League education.

49 posted on 08/02/2015 9:17:38 PM PDT by fatnotlazy
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To: Tupelo
Still there is that pesky Ivy League education

Trump's is Ivy too, don't forget.

50 posted on 08/02/2015 9:18:10 PM PDT by Abby4116
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To: KGeorge

Those are my exact points about Cruz. But I can understand his strategy. If Trump peters out, Cruz will need the money from rich donors to stay in the race to compete with Bush and Walker.

However Trump and Cruz balance out well on so many issues. The synergy should work real well.


51 posted on 08/02/2015 9:20:14 PM PDT by entropy12 (Make America Great Again!!! Go Trump/Cruz 2016....others are all in pocket of their rich donors.)
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To: Jane Long

I think it is a golden opportunity to sink Hillary’s boat. They should demonstrate how good they will be taking der Hildebeast on. In fact, they should start the debates with a bold display of unison with handshakes and a unified statement that says, “Our dispute is not with each other, but with Hillary Clinton! We have decided to make this forum a joint effort for the education of the public on who we are and who is it we oppose.”


52 posted on 08/02/2015 9:21:18 PM PDT by jonrick46 (The Left has a mental disorder: A totalitarian mindset..)
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To: jonrick46

Let the democrats take Hillary out first if that is what they plan to do. Why do the job for them - let them fight it out in their own primary (they will do a much better job of airing her dirty linen than the pubbies can right now and they will have to spend their money to do it.)


53 posted on 08/02/2015 9:28:39 PM PDT by Abby4116
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To: jonrick46

Why sink Hillary’s boat so early? Hillary has more baggage than an overloaded cargo ship. Trump is doing fine with what he is doing. Never change what is working.


54 posted on 08/02/2015 9:28:42 PM PDT by entropy12 (Make America Great Again!!! Go Trump/Cruz 2016....others are all in pocket of their rich donors.)
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To: entropy12; All
I'll say it again. Trump is setting the table for Cruz.

Trump is the swizzle. Cruz is the cocktail.

55 posted on 08/02/2015 9:29:33 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common anymore.)
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To: Joann37

That’s the impression that I’ve been getting as well. The fact that the two meet and have only good things to say about each other is a message for those willing to hear.

Trump runs his enterprises with expert staff. Cruz has political expertise that Trump doesn’t have. Trump has enormous name recognition and money that Cruz doesn’t have. Together they would be formidable.


56 posted on 08/02/2015 9:33:00 PM PDT by Pelham (Deo Vindice)
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To: fatnotlazy

Yeah, I knew a Harvard grad too. Every opportunity he had, he took to remind anyone in earshot that he was a Harvard man.

He would say, “See you later.” and we would think, “Not if I see you first.”


57 posted on 08/02/2015 9:33:58 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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To: bimboeruption

Borrowed jacket.


58 posted on 08/02/2015 9:34:40 PM PDT by Pelham (Deo Vindice)
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To: Cobra64; Windflier

I will be brutally honest with you. If Trump drops out, Bush will be the nominee. The polls are not the election, but there is a reason why huge amounts of money is spent on polls. Cruz has never beaten Bush on any poll. But Trump is beating Bush in so many polls.

Trump has far better name recognition. People today know TV stars better than politicians. As poster windflier said, “This is Ted’s first presidential rodeo, after having only been on the national stage a mere three years. That’s not really long enough to have cemented a resume’ of the type Americans normally look for in a future president.

However, eight years as VP would certainly put Ted in the best possible position to become President in 2024.”

Keep in mind Cruz is only 44, while Trump is 69!


59 posted on 08/02/2015 9:42:12 PM PDT by entropy12 (Make America Great Again!!! Go Trump/Cruz 2016....others are all in pocket of their rich donors.)
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To: fatnotlazy

Trump/Cruz 2016—first term
Cruz/Lee 2020 Second Term
Cruz/Lee 2024 Third term

Ted Cruz, Governor of Texas
Trump Governor of New York 2020.

If he can turn around the nation Trump will have his face carved on mountains!


60 posted on 08/02/2015 9:48:00 PM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (Into the Jaws of H*ll Onward! Ride to the sound of the guns!)
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