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As His Moderate Rivals Are 'Ripping Each Other Apart,' Ted Cruz Sees An In
Alabama Public Radio ^ | November 12, 2015 | Wade Goodwyn

Posted on 11/12/2015 8:29:52 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

That the freshman senator from Texas had a good night onstage at the latest Republican debate surprises nobody anymore — Ted Cruz is poised, articulate and smart. He's gaining ground in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, and he's positioning himself to capture supporters from Donald Trump or Ben Carson, should either falter. There's still a long way to go in this contest, but Cruz and his campaign are well-funded, well-organized and confident in his ability to outlast and overtake his rivals.

Cruz's success is rooted in the idea that there's no such thing as too conservative, both inside electoral politics and in governing. Or if need be, not governing — history has shown he is fine with shutting the federal government down if it helps him acquire leverage over the opposition, be it Democrat or Republican. And when he runs for office, nobody gets to the right of Ted Cruz. That's how he's won...

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TOPICS: Campaign News; Issues; Parties
KEYWORDS: cruz; marcorubio; rubio; tedcuz

1 posted on 11/12/2015 8:29:52 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Cruz is well positioned.

He hasn’t alienated any of Trump or Carson’s supporters. He’s actually stood up to Washington. He’s experienced yet still an outsider.

Cruz is the real deal. Of course, the GOPe would rather elect Hillary than a real conservative. So the donor money will try to draft a Romney or just back Hillary.


2 posted on 11/12/2015 8:32:46 PM PST by TigerClaws
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Every candidate needs to concentrate on POSOTUS and the SCUMBAGS like Hillaryous Rotten Criminal who worked for him. Attacking each other is playing into ‘rat/rino/propagandist hands. Wake up, idiots. Identify the con-man next to you - if necessary - then focus on the criminals in charge of the current mess.

That’s why the outsiders (non-politicians) and Cruz (to a great extent) resonate.

ALL of the SCUMBAGS need to go.


3 posted on 11/12/2015 8:36:58 PM PST by PGalt
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To: TigerClaws

The GOPe is scared to death of Cruz, who you must remember was elected to the Senate after vigorous financial support from SARAPAC, Sarah Palin’s political action committee.

The GOPe has expended tremendous treasure to attempt to stem the conservative tide which now is gaining
control of the House of Representatives.They do not want anyone as President who is a genuine representative of The People, in the style of Sarah Palin. Indeed the GOPe will never quit.therefore the GOPe must be defined, publicized and resoundingly defeated at the polls.


4 posted on 11/12/2015 8:40:35 PM PST by Candor7 (Obama fascism article:(http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_the_quintessentia_1.html))
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To: PGalt

Trump isnt listening..lets see what happens.


5 posted on 11/12/2015 8:47:49 PM PST by rrrod (just an old guy with a gun in his pocket.l)
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To: Candor7

The GOPe also ran hard against him in Texas when he ran for US Senate. They lost handily.


6 posted on 11/12/2015 8:48:00 PM PST by 5thGenTexan
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To: 2ndDivisionVet; Jim Robinson; All

Friends:
I’ve donated money to show my support of Ted Cruz.
I’ve also become a monthly donor to show my support of FR.

Won’t you join me?


7 posted on 11/12/2015 8:49:12 PM PST by brothers4thID ("We've had way too many Republicans whose #1 virtue is "I get along great with Democrats".")
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To: Candor7

Wrong. Pure nonsense. The GOPe doesnt fear Cruz at all. They just hate him.


8 posted on 11/12/2015 8:49:51 PM PST by rrrod (just an old guy with a gun in his pocket.l)
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To: PGalt

Attacking each other is playing into ‘rat/rino/propagandist hands. Wake up, idiots.


Trump spends a lot of time attacking other Republicans. He claims he is counter punching but I see him going out of his way to repeat the RATS’ and the media’s talking points.


9 posted on 11/12/2015 8:54:20 PM PST by fifedom
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To: rrrod
Trump isnt listening..lets see what happens.

Yes. Let's see. The next year will be very interesting.

WOOOHOOOO! Less than 12 months to go for Barry's bunglers to suffer another massive hit.

10 posted on 11/12/2015 8:55:03 PM PST by PGalt
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To: brothers4thID

Done.


11 posted on 11/12/2015 9:01:18 PM PST by Fungi
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To: fifedom
Trump spends a lot of time attacking other Republicans. He claims he is counter punching but I see him going out of his way to repeat the RATS’ and the media’s talking points.

Lately, I'm seeing that, too. FOCUS on POSOTUS, Hillaryous, Bernie.

This is like taking candy from a baby. They all should be chomping at the bit to rip into these socialist scumbags in office, yet for most they are friends, acquaintances, fellow elitists or philosophical brethren.

12 posted on 11/12/2015 9:02:18 PM PST by PGalt
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To: PGalt

The scumbags as you call them, know this election is lost after 8 years of Obama.

The Presidency will be won in the Republican primary.


13 posted on 11/12/2015 10:16:23 PM PST by Lopeover (2016 Election is about allegiance to the United States)
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To: brothers4thID

Thank you very much, brothers4thID!!


14 posted on 11/13/2015 8:12:23 AM PST by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!)
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To: Fungi

Thank you!


15 posted on 11/13/2015 12:03:51 PM PST by brothers4thID ("We've had way too many Republicans whose #1 virtue is "I get along great with Democrats".")
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To: rrrod

The GOPe doesnt fear Cruz at all.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Wrongo.

They are scared to death of him.

He has a grass roots organization that is running rings around every other candidate for the Republicam nominations, including the annointed Bush / Rubio cadre or country club privilege that has ruined the country.

So its Trump / Cruz. Lets see how those horses run.


16 posted on 11/13/2015 5:23:58 PM PST by Candor7 (Obama fascism article:(http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_the_quintessentia_1.html))
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