Posted on 02/23/2016 2:40:15 PM PST by drewh
Donald Trump on Tuesday called his GOP presidential rival Ted Cruz “a baby†as he dug in on his attacks against the Texas senator, one day after calling Cruz “sick.â€
“I’ve met much tougher people than Ted Cruz. He is like a baby compared to some of the people I have to deal with. He is like a little baby: soft, weak, little baby by comparison,†Trump said at a campaign rally in Sparks, Nevada, after slamming Cruz yet again as “the single biggest liar I have ever dealt with.â€
Trump later added, “I’d like to really win in Texas. Wouldn’t that be great? I love Texas. I love Texas. And I think now that (Cruz) has exposed himself as a nasty person who lies a lot, I think he’s going to go way, way down in Texas. So I think we have a shot in Texas.â€
A message left with the Cruz campaign seeking comment was not immediately returned.
Trump has leveled an unrelenting barrage of personal attacks against Cruz, calling him everything from “unstable†to a “basket case†and accusing him of lying while also touting the Bible.
The attacks come as Cruz and his allies have laid into Trump’s stances on a number of issues important to conservatives, from Trump’s use of eminent domain laws for personal gain to the New York billionaire’s past support of abortion rights and additional gun control measures.
Trump has since changed his positions on abortion and gun rights.
And while Cruz’s ads use Trump’s own words against him, Trump has accused him of playing dirty.
The latest attack is reminiscent of Trump’s line of attack against former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whom Trump branded as “low energy†over months of campaigning.
But with Bush now out of the race, Trump is looking for space to fill in his stump speech, which previously included multiple references to Bush’s “weak†nature — an effective foil for Trump’s brashness on the campaign trail.
He hinted at a potential target on Tuesday when he said “Marco Rubio is a nice young man.â€
“He hasn’t hit me. No, no, no, he has not hit me. When he hits me, ugh, is he going to be hit. Actually, I can’t wait,†Trump said. “I hope he does (get nasty) because it’s more fun.â€
For many reasons, I will be happy when this ‘rock throwing’ part of the pre-nomination season is over. Save your biggest rocks for Hillary, is my advice.
I have to say this Trump is a Hoot. The world hangs on his every word. Lol.
Go Trump
Almost everyone this guy meets is the single biggest liar. The old woman who wanted to keep her house, GW Bush, Hillary, and the list goes on and on. The immaturity is almost incomprehensible. Sad for this guy to be carrying any conservatives.
Sad, but true.
I support Trump, but the petty personal attacks and insults really need to stop - Trump will need to work with Cruz if he gets elected.
Then it’s amnesty time!
Is is like a baby to skip a debate if Megan Kelly moderates?
Much like the worthless Mittens, The Blowhole will indeed chew on his rivals for the nomination. However, when it comes to Madam Secretary, his close personal friend and guest at his wedding...
And to think I once upon a time thought Trump could be presidential material. Smell the roses folks, the roses are fertilized with Trump crap.
I wish Trump would stop doing this.
I realize the media is trying to stir up controversy but Trump should talk about other things rather than personal attacks on Cruz.
Trump is such an @ZZ!
Not after he gets fired in 2018.
I agree. It has gotten old. The only reason he keeps doing it is because Cruz is still his biggest threat.
Says the loud mouth who threatens lawsuits when he gets mad.
Sheesh. Hold your breath, stomp your feet and turn from orange to green!
He already has, and how.
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“I mean, Ted kind of does always look like he’s in the middle of crying.”
I’ve thought that almost smile might be gas for a while now.
That’s good advice.
“Cruz doesn’t need lawyers to defend himself”
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