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Five Reasons Why the Ted Cruz Surge is for Real
Conservative Review ^ | December 14th, 2015 | Steve Deace

Posted on 12/14/2015 7:26:10 AM PST by Isara

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To: Isara

Well, I got news for ya.

Have you watched the latest drivel on NBC about a contested, brokered convention?

They figured that the only way for it to occur is to have three candidates, each holding about a third of the votes.

Well, well, well...

And the funniest thing was they actually admitted on the tube that this was a once in a lifetime, most newsworthy event a reporter can have.

So you can BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR that they are going to do everything in their power to convince you there are three solid candidates before the convention.

It’s all geared that way. It’s “news”, and it’s big bucks.

It’s disgusting. I am totally fed up with the whole carnival tent sale process.


41 posted on 12/14/2015 9:42:34 AM PST by djf ("It's not about being nice, it's about being competent!" - Donald Trump)
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To: Kenny
But it doesn’t take the obligation piece away. He can’t tell his donors to go pound sand.

His donors average about $70/each. This isn't a few big money types - the money is coming from a broad base.

42 posted on 12/14/2015 9:43:44 AM PST by kevkrom (I'm not an unreasonable man... well, actually, I am. But hear me out anyway.)
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To: Georgia Girl 2
Steve Deace has endorsed Ted Cruz so he has a personal stake in pushing him and his campaign. He’s not an objective observer.

Ok, so where is he wrong in his five points, then? I'm quite willing to accept that he is, but simply attacking the messenger doesn't refute any of them.

43 posted on 12/14/2015 9:44:41 AM PST by kevkrom (I'm not an unreasonable man... well, actually, I am. But hear me out anyway.)
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To: libbylu

I’ve noticed there are always a few pro trump trolls/ unhinged comments on these Ted Cruz threads. They say this stuff straight about a man who’s praises they would have been singing a few months ago as the consistent conservative champion. Cruz didn’t change. Trump mania did.


44 posted on 12/14/2015 9:56:20 AM PST by JSDude1
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To: biff

“Both of them I like and respect,” said Mr. Cruz, according to an audio recording of his comments provided by one attendee. “I don’t believe either one of them is going to be our president.”

But he added, “You look at Paris, you look at San Bernardino, it’s given a seriousness to this race, that people are looking for: Who is prepared to be a commander in chief? Who understands the threats we face?”

He went on: “Who am I comfortable having their finger on the button? Now that’s a question of strength, but it’s also a question of judgment. And I think that is a question that is a challenging question for both of them.”

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You don’t think that “Who am I comfortable having their finger on the button” isn’t a hit? Do you recognize what he is referring to?

I was just listening to Rush. Rush, who brags about his memory, claimed he couldn’t remember what Cruz said in the above audio, it was so insignificant.

As I keep repeating, the moderators in Tuesday’s debates will not think it is insignificant.


45 posted on 12/14/2015 9:57:51 AM PST by odawg
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To: Kenny

But it can’t be because they really like Cruz..


46 posted on 12/14/2015 9:58:02 AM PST by JSDude1
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To: Timber Rattler

Do you really thing it was a complement? It was a hit that became public. It has to dealt with.


47 posted on 12/14/2015 10:00:25 AM PST by odawg
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To: Kenny

I’ve sent a small amount of money to Cruz does tha mean he owes me. Like if he becomes President will I get $1000 in Cruzmoney?


48 posted on 12/14/2015 10:02:56 AM PST by JSDude1
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To: kevkrom
Link below from when Cruz was at bottom rung, has obviously increased.

Million-Dollar Donors in the 2016 Presidential Race

A rough total gives me about 30 mil and that's just from millionaires. Other special interests. In anticipation of his need for cash, Cruz advocated taking limits off campaign contributions, for big donors.

Cruz: Lift all contribution limits on campaign cash

49 posted on 12/14/2015 10:03:54 AM PST by Kenny (RED)
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To: JSDude1

You’re being ridiculous, you know what big money does. Nearly all billionaires and many millionaires are pro-amnesty which is why our government never fixes the problem. Big oil, Wall Street, others are running our government.

It’s a conundrum for candidates who want to be competitive but it’s not for the people. We need big money out of campaigns.


50 posted on 12/14/2015 10:07:50 AM PST by Kenny (RED)
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To: odawg

No, I do not consider that an attack of any substance. Trump needs diapers if he has to throw dirt over nothing.


51 posted on 12/14/2015 11:04:08 AM PST by biff
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To: biff

“I do not consider that an attack of any substance.”

Then why did Cruz say it, and later deny saying it? The denial was a lie.


52 posted on 12/14/2015 11:30:42 AM PST by odawg
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To: odawg

Not a complement at all but not a public “hit” or “attack” piece either. Cruz was just sharing his opinion with HIS donors, supposedly in PRIVATE, but one of them obviously burned him by going straight to the LSM.


53 posted on 12/14/2015 11:37:48 AM PST by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
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To: Kenny
We need big money out of campaigns.

Does that include Trump and his massive fortune?

54 posted on 12/14/2015 11:38:49 AM PST by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
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To: JSDude1
They say this stuff straight about a man who’s praises they would have been singing a few months ago as the consistent conservative champion. Cruz didn’t change. Trump mania did.

BINGO! Post of the day!

55 posted on 12/14/2015 11:40:01 AM PST by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
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To: Timber Rattler

We wouldn’t need Trump and his massive fortune if big money was out of campaigns. He wouldn’t be able to use more of his cash than anyone else.


56 posted on 12/14/2015 12:05:31 PM PST by Kenny (RED)
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To: odawg

I think he denied it was an attack.

Listen, Trump can sure dish it out but he is a spoiled brat when it comes to taking it.

Republicans that play this little boy game of mud throwing are doing nothing but showing what children they are and the rest of the country is watching.

Really now, what does it prove?


57 posted on 12/14/2015 12:17:11 PM PST by biff
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“I think he denied it was an attack.”

I don’t know myself; Rush said he denied it. Jamie Dupre stated on Hannity last week that he was asked about it by a Heritage Foundation person, Cruz evaded the question, so he was asked about it again. Dupre said he issued a “non-denial denial” which is lawyer talk on Cruz’s part. Now we know he did say it.

Cruz mentioned Carson along with Trump; I figure that since Carson is no longer a player, he just threw Carson’s name in the mix to make it look like he was just not singling out Trump.

“Republicans that play this little boy game of mud throwing are doing nothing but showing what children they are and the rest of the country is watching.

Really now, what does it prove?”

It does get tedious.


58 posted on 12/14/2015 1:03:44 PM PST by odawg
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To: Timber Rattler

“Not a complement at all but not a public “hit” or “attack” piece either.”

That was Cruz’s intent. It will be brought up tomorrow night.


59 posted on 12/14/2015 1:05:33 PM PST by odawg
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