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Trump vs Cruz: Birds of a Feather?
Townhall ^ | 08-01-2015 | Chris Skates

Posted on 08/01/2015 2:14:27 PM PDT by parksstp

As a conservative I gave up long ago on balanced television news coverage. But even this jaded viewer has been disappointed by what I consider unfair and inadequate news coverage of Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz. When Cruz first entered the race for a Texas senate seat he instantly became a favorite of tea party crowds. That’s not because Cruz was some fringe lunatic or right wing radical. Its because he instantly displayed world class communication skills that he used masterfully to articulate conservatism. Though it may sound like heresy to some, I would posit that Cruz is better at communicating conservative principles than even…yes I’m going to say it…Ronald Reagan.

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TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: 2016election; cruz; donaldtrump; election2016; tedcruz; texas; trump
Excellent Article. The author gets it. Hopefully the voters will to.
1 posted on 08/01/2015 2:14:27 PM PDT by parksstp
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To: parksstp

Dupe,

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3319402/posts


2 posted on 08/01/2015 2:17:20 PM PDT by Red Steel (Ted Cruz: 'I'm a Big Fan of Donald Trump')
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To: parksstp

Cruz certainly has an in-depth knowledge of issues that is, frankly, astonishing. He’s smart, polished and while I still have some issues with his voice, I think he’s swell. He and Trump would make a fantastic team.


3 posted on 08/01/2015 2:17:37 PM PDT by miss marmelstein (Richard the Third: I'd like to drive away not only the Turks (moslims) but all my foes.")
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To: parksstp
I would posit that Cruz is better at communicating conservative principles than even…yes I’m going to say it…Ronald Reagan.

I agree and Reagan was a true master. If Reagan were alive today I'm guessing he would agree.
4 posted on 08/01/2015 2:18:10 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Sad fact, most people just want a candidate to tell them what they want to hear)
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To: Red Steel

Well crud I tried searching and it didn’t come up. Some people are so quick out here to get the good stuff out. Sorry.


5 posted on 08/01/2015 2:19:49 PM PDT by parksstp (Cruz it or lose it. Ahead with Ted. 2016)
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To: parksstp

Thank you for posting. We don’t all stay glued to computers every hour on the hour.


6 posted on 08/01/2015 2:36:30 PM PDT by skr (May God confound the enemy)
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To: parksstp

Cruz is conservative

Trump is all show


7 posted on 08/01/2015 2:37:21 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: parksstp
Ted and I want the same thing. Mrs. Trump in the White House. That is a real touch of class a real step up from what we had had for the last 7 years.
8 posted on 08/01/2015 2:40:49 PM PDT by GilGil
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To: GeronL

> Cruz is conservative
> Trump is all show

I think it’s more accurate to say that Cruz is the steak, Trump is the sizzle :-)

They’d make a great team, I think.


9 posted on 08/01/2015 2:45:36 PM PDT by VictoryGal (Never give up, never surrender! REMEMBER NEDA)
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To: VictoryGal

I don’t think I put Trump any where near power


10 posted on 08/01/2015 2:50:04 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: GeronL

> I don’t think I put Trump any where near power

Too late! He’s already managed to have a bunch of power through being a businessman.


11 posted on 08/01/2015 2:57:33 PM PDT by VictoryGal (Never give up, never surrender! REMEMBER NEDA)
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To: miss marmelstein

Cruz/Trump.
Cruz has the constitutional know how and respect for it...hispanic back ground and loves the US.
Trump loves the US, is if not, one of the best business men of our times and knows the financial workings of the world...whats not to like about that team??


12 posted on 08/01/2015 3:08:56 PM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: GilGil

We wouldn’t have Mrs. Trump giving that hateful jealous look at the gorgeous Carla Bruni, the French first lady at the time.

It would be nice to be represented by people who don’t hate most of the productive citizens they “represent”.


13 posted on 08/01/2015 3:50:21 PM PDT by Aria
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To: CGASMIA68

Trump will never be anyone’s VP. He didn’t get to where he is today being #2, and he certainly isn’t in this just for getting a cushy DC job.


14 posted on 08/01/2015 3:56:43 PM PDT by ripnbang ("An armed man is a citizen, an unarmed man a subject")
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To: parksstp

Just remember this: There are two candidates the rad-lib establishment is terrified of, Ted Cruz and Scott Walker.


15 posted on 08/01/2015 4:00:03 PM PDT by Walrus (Extremism in the defense of Liberty is no vice - Barry Goldwater)
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To: parksstp

Oh, without question. Cruz is the consummate public speaker and debater. One could argue Reagan was a step ahead in the “charm” factor.


16 posted on 08/01/2015 4:02:56 PM PDT by mtrott
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To: Aria

It would also be nice to be represented by people who had real accomplishments and not who won the lottery with affirmative action.


17 posted on 08/01/2015 4:19:50 PM PDT by GilGil
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To: Red Steel

Laughing at my self

when I first saw your response I thought why would you call this poster a dupe? Then when I clicked on the other link I had to go oh yeah duplicate....doh.

Friday and Saturday we long days at work (tax free days in Georgia) and my brain aint working right.

I better quit posting and just lurk before I hurt myself


18 posted on 08/01/2015 5:18:34 PM PDT by Nifster
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To: parksstp

I pray that he shines. He has far more substance than Trump and I pray that is is on display at the debates.


19 posted on 08/01/2015 6:35:05 PM PDT by Shery (Pray for righteousness to be restored and for the peace of Jerusalem.)
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To: parksstp; Kale; Jarhead9297; COUNTrecount; notaliberal; DoughtyOne; MountainDad; aposiopetic; ...
    Ted Cruz Ping!

    If you want on/off this ping list, please let me know.
    Please beware, this is a high-volume ping list!

    CRUZ or LOSE!

20 posted on 08/02/2015 4:43:04 PM PDT by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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