Posted on 03/26/2015 7:50:20 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz officially announced his White House bid in a tweet at 12:09 am EDT Monday morning, becoming the first candidate to formally enter the 2016 presidential campaign.
"I'm running for president and I hope to earn your support!" Cruz tweeted with an embedded 30-second video.
"It's a time for truth, a time to rise to the challenge, just as Americans have always done," Cruz says in the video. "I believe in America and her people, and I believe we can stand up and restore our promise. It's going to take a new generation of courageous conservatives to help make America great again. And I'm ready to stand with you to lead the fight."
His decision to run for president should come as no surprise. Cruz was never interested in being a serious U.S. Senator. He had no desire to develop strong relationships with Senate colleagues, and diligently work to turn conflict into consensus, all with an eye towards getting things done as a lawmaker.
No, Cruz wants to be president. He used his Senate platform to garner media attention, raise money, and boost his national profile. His service in the Senate was just another bullet point to add to his resume, a quick stop en route to the Oval Office....
(Excerpt) Read more at huffingtonpost.com ...
Haven’t read article. Still trying to pronounce Ayobami Olugbemiga.
I was on the fence about Cruz, but now that someone named “Ayobami Olugbemiga” makes these points ... well, I may have to reconsider. /s
His name looks like a losing hand in scrabble.
Evidently A supporter of the imposter and chief
LOL, I like you 2D.
I enjoy playing with you in the sandbox.
I’d have to see what his brain looked like before he arrived in Madistan. Was it a thorough indoctrination or just a light rinse of moonbattery ?
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