Carson claiming Cruz foul play - saying Cruz team told voters Carson was dropping out

NBC & Women4Trump ^ | Katy Tur

[conservative98]

Katy Tur ‏@KatyTurNBC 1h1 hour ago

Carson claiming Cruz foul play at caucus sites - saying cruz team told voters Carson was dropping out.

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Women 4 Trump Retweeted Dave Bohnenkamp ‏@PenaltyBoxBones 1h1 hour ago

@KatyTurNBC @MomMilkshake Truth. A Cruz campaigner grabbed the mic at our caucus and said this right as the vote started. View conversation 26 retweets 18 likes

Women 4 Trump Retweeted chris hooks ‏@cd_hooks 1h1 hour ago

Carson campaign here is apeshit. Says Cruz surrogates tried same thing in dozens and dozens of precincts 45 retweets 41 likes Women 4 Trump Retweeted chris hooks ‏@cd_hooks 1h1 hour ago

Some even tried to prevent Carson representatives from speaking. "Ted Cruz is a snake," one said. "I always knew it." View conversation 53 retweets 48 likes Women 4 Trump Retweeted chris hooks ‏@cd_hooks 1h1 hour ago

Multiple people here who spoke for Carson at caucuses say Cruz surrogates came prepared to speak about Carson "dropping out" 85 retweets 40 likes Women 4 Trump ‏@Women4Trump 34m34 minutes ago

Women 4 Trump Retweeted Megs

Wow

Women 4 Trump added, Megs @Megs_USA @mitchellvii Here's proof of Cruz telling Carson voters he dropped out. https://twitter.com/amanbatheja/status/694324806385168384 ... 12 retweets 8 likes

[MagnoliaB]

Ditto that.

[ScottinVA]

“More proof something wasn’t and isn’t right. Wow. I knew it.”

Did you miss the part in which the Cruz campaign was acting on a CNN report?

[ScottinVA]

“Ban Cruzers”

We’re not going anywhere and neither is our WINNING candidate. Suck it up and get over it.

[catfish1957]

I have a feeling that the "butt hurt" (as the term they like to use) is going to be pretty strong today in Trumpetville.

LMAO at eh the Trumpets who claimed the Donald would approach 50% of the Caucus Vote.

[a fool in paradise]

Carson wasn’t even being mentioned in the media, the names were Trump, Cruz, and Rubio as the expected leaders.

[a fool in paradise]

As if there’s a dime’s worth of difference between Time and CNN. BOTH are pwned by Time-Lies-Warner-Turner.

[ScottinVA]

“I have a feeling that the “butt hurt” (as the term they like to use) is going to be pretty strong today in Trumpetville.”

Yep. Much agony, spiced with a heavy dose of conspiracy theory. Disappointment is painful for them. Best to show patience and understanding toward them through these difficult days ahead.

[eartick]

Taking a break and dropping out is two different things.

[piasa]

Actual statement from Carson refers to his opponents [note the plural] but he doesn't specify:

"I am grateful for the confidence Iowans have placed in me, as tonight we defeated three former sitting governors and two previous Iowa Caucus winners. Regardless of how the media has attempted to marginalize me and my campaign, I still have the highest favorability rating and have remained among the leading candidates in every major survey.

For months, my campaign has survived the lies and dirty tricks from opponents who profess to detest the games of the political class, but in reality are masters at it. Even tonight, my opponents resorted to political tricks by tweeting, texting and telling precinct captains to announce that I had suspended my campaign - in some cases asking caucus goers to change their votes.

One of the reasons I got into this race was to stop these deceptive and destructive practices, and these reports have only further steeled my resolve to continue and fight for ‘We The People,’ and return control of the government back to them.

I want to thank Ryan Rhodes, Iowa State Director, who has led an incredible team of staff and volunteers. His leadership and their commitment to building a strong ground game will provide the momentum needed to move forward to the next state contests, in New Hampshire, South Carolina - and beyond."

[Theo]

Yes, that is what CNN reported.

CNN reported that. The Cruz campaign tweeted CNN’s report.

CNN.

[Theo]

Good observation.

[Theo]

What did Ted Cruz say, specifically, that you find slimy?

[Theo]

What did Cruz do or say, specifically, that you find offensive?

You understand that CNN reported this, and that a Twitter user with under 4,000 followers tweeted it? That’s it.

[Theo]

Why? What, specifically, did Ted Cruz say or do that you find sleazy?

[Theo]

When did Cruz become a US citizen?

[Theo]

You understand that the tweet didn’t come from Ted Cruz, right?

Neither Cruz, nor his campaign, tweeted that. Someone with a handful of followers tweeted that.

[Theo]

I was wrong. I wrote, “The Cruz campaign tweeted CNN’s report.”

That’s not true. Some guy with a handful of followers tweeted the CNN screenshot.

[CottonBall]

“but these Cruz supporters are vicious and quickly angered and personal.”

On their new home, they are saying Trump is the anti-Christ.

[Charles H. (The_r0nin)]

I've read FR since practically Day One and elections get passionate but have never read the accusatory level of hatred, pettiness, and intimidation that the Cruz followers have against all others. It makes me even more suspicious of the honor of this candidate. Sure, people didn't like Romney or McCain, loved or hated Palin, and were often disappointed or outright angry at Bush or Dole, but these Cruz supporters are vicious and quickly angered and personal.

There is a real chance that for the first time in almost 25 years, FR will be undermined by the agenda of people who want to literally silence their temporary competition instead of build long-term electoral support.

You know, your statements contain enough projection that you could get sued by IMAX...

[DoodleDawg]

How many people knew he was still in? I mean really, other than getting dragged out for debates what does Carson do on the campaign trail? His Secret Service staff must be bored stiff.