Posted on 01/23/2016 2:36:25 PM PST by Isara
Conservative political commentator Glenn Beck officially endorsed Ted Cruz for president on Saturday.
Beck, a nationally syndicated radio host, founder of TheBlaze and best-selling author, made the announcement with the Texas senator at a rally in Ankeny, Iowa, adding that the U.S. needs a "new George Washington."
"Today's Washington will not be found in the garish light of gold, but rather, in the bold service of a man who stands tirelessly for what he deeply believes - that government should be of the people, by the people and for the people. That is why I am endorsing Senator Ted Cruz as the next president of the United States of America," Beck said.
On Twitter, Beck announced that Cruz is to become the "first Hispanic president."
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I am officially endorsing Ted Cruz to become the first Hispanic president! @tedcruz #iacaucus- Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) January 23, 2016 |
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Connect with truth. Connect with freedom. Connect with Cruz. @SenTedCruz @tedcruz- Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) January 23, 2016 |
"Glenn is a good friend and a fearless and reliable conservative," said Cruz, according to a press release from his campaign.
"Glenn has been a relentless fighter for liberty, for limited government, and for restoring the country we all love so much," said Cruz. "His powerful voice and passion played a critical role in my Senate victory and I am now proud to have him in our corner in 2016."
The endorsement is a boost for Cruz, who saw an endorsement from former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin this week go to his rival Donald Trump, with whom Beck has been feuding for weeks.
Their quarrel came to a boiling point Thursday when National Review published 22 essays from Beck, along with 21 other right-of-center editors, columnists and writers in a symposium titled "Conservatives against Trump."
"Sure, Trump's potential primary victory would provide Hillary Clinton with the easiest imaginable path to the White House," Beck wrote in his essay. "But it's far worse than that. If Donald Trump wins the Republican nomination, there will once again be no opposition to an ever-expanding government."
"This is a crisis for conservatism. And, once again, this crisis will not go to waste," Beck concluded.
On Saturday Trump tweeted that Beck has "lost all credibility."
"Not only was he fired @ FOX, he would have voted for Clinton over McCain," Trump added.
Can a white guy play the race card?
How do we know? Maybe some flake put them there? Oh, wait.
While I don’t listen to Glen, he does have over 6 million listeners.
Thanks for the info, Zenjitsuman. I haven’t been following these squabbles that closely. I said on Aug 9, 2015 to family and friends, “Remember this date. Trump is the next President.” I like Trump (and Palin). I also like Cruz (and Beck). Trump would be my 1st choice.
Because of this -
I wouldn’t mind seeing ALL members of CONgre$$ in prison. (some are obviously worse than others, but that UNIPARTY kabuki-theater collective is out of control)
“I think there is a handful of people who hate America. Unfortunately for them, a lot of them are losing their homes in a forest fire today.” - on why people who lost their homes in forest fires in California had it coming.
-Glenn Beck, Oct. 22, 2007
“Oprah is wildly successful, and she’s a brilliant businesswoman. She’s also somebody who’s overcome a ton of demons in her own life, and that’s really what shaped her. I think the same could be said for me.”
-Glenn Beck
“When I see a 9/11 victim family on television, or whatever, I’m just like, ‘Oh shut up’ I’m so sick of them because they’re always complaining.”
-”The Glenn Beck Program,” Sept.9, 2005
Ummm not really.....
Beck may be many things but a reliable conservative ain’t one of them
Kiss of death for Cruz.
Beck has a tendency to make everything he does into an epic “crusade” of biblical importance, and sees himself at the pivot of historic events, and as a key player.
The problem for Cruz is if Beck inserts himself into his operations, and make himself campaign or communications manager, or purports to speak for Cruz when he opines on his radio show.
With his own daily radio show, he is going to do just that, and every goofy thing he can say during his air time will be wrapped around Cruz’s neck. Beck will not be able to help himself!
true words
Beck announced that Cruz is to become the “first Hispanic president.”
No thinks, I’ll be voting for the white guy.
Palin = 6 point boost for Trump
Beck = 6 point drop for Cruz
Glenn Beck? Didn’t he used to have a TV show or something?
It’s credible. Cruz is half Cuban, and Beck is half-baked.
Like 0bama supporting someone. They crash.
Nut job phyicos for Cruz, way to go teddy bear Ted.
I know I turn of Beck over a year ago went he bushwhacked Bundy of Bundy Ranch on his show and went in all pro Harry Reed (no matter how you came down on Bundy ranch standoff.. Beck setting up Bundy as being friend then back stabbing him on air ...that was pure BS... Beck has a history of this...he did it to Breitbart and to Palin)
And then Beck went in as big pro gay marriage.
calling the other side “hetrofascist”.(the rant about hetro fascist was pure MSNBC wacko left crap)....
And also Beck did he big Mea Culpa to Obama saying how he has been way out.of line on his criticism of “the one”..and presuming to lump in the whole tea part right because Beck of course in his own mind was the moral."leader" of it all
Do do forget Beck track record over the last few years.? Beck a snake.
Most certainly.
Did Beck cry? if he did not cry, the endorsement doesn’t count.
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