Posted on 03/18/2016 2:21:29 PM PDT by reaganaut1
Ted Cruz has earned a defector from the shuttered campaign of Marco Rubio: Phil Gramm, the former Texas senator once cited by Mr. Cruz as the senator I most admire.
Mr. Gramm, 73, who began his career in Congress as a Democrat and became a top economic adviser to John McCains 2008 presidential campaign, called Mr. Cruz a fearless leader and fighter for conservatives.
Mr. Cruz, a Texas senator, praised Mr. Gramm for his opposition to health care legislation during President Bill Clintons administration. Phil stood firm and unequivocally with the American people, Mr. Cruz said.
The endorsement comes as Mr. Cruz hopes to consolidate support among Republicans opposed to Donald J. Trump. In recent weeks, he has attracted the endorsements of Carly Fiorina, Senator Mike Lee of Utah and Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who was once a bitter foe.
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Dream on little kitty
He’s a great guy. Gramm-Rudman was a good start. Always a conservative superstar.
Because Phil failed third grade.
BFD
When the senate decided not to call witnesses for a Bill Clinton trial , it was Lott , Hatch , Kay Bailey Hutchison and Phil Gramm that made the decision. Gramm was the only one that wanted to call witnesses. The rest said no and Clinton skated .
I don’t disagree that Gramm was one of the good guys when he served in the Senate. I remember his heroic stand to block HillaryCare. However, since he left the Senate Phil has been all establishment, all the time.
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