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GOP Establishment Creeps Toward Cruz
politico.com ^ | 03/09/16

Posted on 03/09/2016 7:50:30 AM PST by Helicondelta

Republican elites are begrudgingly embracing Ted Cruz—and hanging Marco Rubio out to dry.

Panicked at Donald Trump’s dominance and dismayed by Rubio’s continued inability to do anything about it, some top Republican power brokers are turning to Cruz, putting aside their policy and personal misgivings to back the candidate they now openly label as their best hope to stop Trump’s GOP takeover.

“Most people now think Ted’s the best vehicle to defeat Trump,” said Charles C. Foster, a Bush family loyalist from Houston who served on Jeb Bush’s national finance team.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cruz; cubnadian; tothedarkside
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1 posted on 03/09/2016 7:50:30 AM PST by Helicondelta
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To: Helicondelta

Stunning use of the word “Creep”


2 posted on 03/09/2016 7:52:02 AM PST by georgiegirl
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To: Helicondelta

According to another thread here today, Donald is ‘creeping’ towards Marco.


3 posted on 03/09/2016 7:52:53 AM PST by skeeter
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Lord after last night embarrassment of Cruz disaster, I’d stay far away from Cruz. Next tuesday, he will get a bunch of third places with zero delegates. Last night was Cruz’s last chance. It’s over for him.


4 posted on 03/09/2016 7:53:18 AM PST by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
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To: georgiegirl

I am old enough to remember Nixon’s ‘72 campaign.

The Committee to Re-Elect the President.....C.R.E.E.P.

Obviously a precursor of things to come.


5 posted on 03/09/2016 7:53:41 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: georgiegirl
I think the title had 2 words too many. I'd leave it at

GOP Establishment Creeps


6 posted on 03/09/2016 7:55:23 AM PST by LostPassword
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To: georgiegirl

HAHAHAHA!

Very funny :)


7 posted on 03/09/2016 7:55:56 AM PST by american colleen
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To: Helicondelta

They mean creepy Cruz


8 posted on 03/09/2016 7:56:51 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Helicondelta

Whoever the GOPe backs is dead meat. Barbecue Ted coming right up?


9 posted on 03/09/2016 7:57:36 AM PST by pleasenotcalifornia
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To: Helicondelta

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3406925/posts

Already posted. We don’t need more discussions linking either Cruz or Trump to “creeps” or “creepy”. Those words are better suited for Rubio, Kasich, Hillary, and Bernie.


10 posted on 03/09/2016 7:57:40 AM PST by Pollster1 ("A Bill of Rights that means what the majority wants it to mean is worthless." - Scalia)
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To: Helicondelta

The GOP Establishment can shove it.


11 posted on 03/09/2016 7:58:36 AM PST by Da Bilge Troll (Defeatism is not a winning strategy!)
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To: Helicondelta

GOP Establishment = Kiss of Death.


12 posted on 03/09/2016 7:58:45 AM PST by Old Retired Army Guy (frequently.)
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To: Helicondelta

So Ted must decide who have is with.
In his own words...

Washington Cartel?
Or, not?


13 posted on 03/09/2016 7:58:58 AM PST by BlueNgold (May I suggest a very nice 1788 Article V with your supper...)
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To: Helicondelta

first Beck, then Bush, then establishment? C’mon man. Stick a fork in yourself.


14 posted on 03/09/2016 7:59:01 AM PST by faucetman ( Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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Krispy.

Oh, Trump will probably be the nominee, but Krispy is now redeemed in the eyes of some.


15 posted on 03/09/2016 7:59:53 AM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: Helicondelta

The question is, “does Cruz want to be creeped-toward”?

Sure he wants to win. But at what price?


16 posted on 03/09/2016 7:59:53 AM PST by bigbob ("Victorious warriors win first and then go to war" Sun Tzu.)
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Fiorina just endorsed Cruz and gave a great speech. She is the best bulldog.
Heard your guy got 15 more delegates than Cruz last night.


17 posted on 03/09/2016 8:00:33 AM PST by libbylu (Cruz: The truth with a smile.)
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To: Helicondelta

Maybe this would be a good time for Trump to Pick Cruz as his running mate!


18 posted on 03/09/2016 8:01:45 AM PST by eyeamok
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To: georgiegirl

The creeps are creeping up on the creep? Is that what they are saying?


19 posted on 03/09/2016 8:03:18 AM PST by kempster (o)
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"Ted Cruz wouldn't have been our first choice, but as we go through the process, we're reevaluating our vote, and he seems to be the guy at the top of the list."

LOL! Like the ugly girl still at the bar at closing time, Ted Cruz is starting to look pretty good.

20 posted on 03/09/2016 8:03:52 AM PST by Drew68
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