Bob Dole Endorses Jeb Bush, and Knocks Ted Cruz

The New York Times' First Draft ^ | November 11, 2015 | Maggie Haberman

[2ndDivisionVet]

Former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas endorsed Jeb Bush for president on Wednesday, saying he believed that the former Florida governor was the best qualified candidate — and also making clear that he still held a grudge against Senator Ted Cruz of Texas.

The endorsement, timed for Veterans Day — Mr. Dole fought in World War II — was announced by Mr. Bush’s campaign. But NBC News, in a brief interview with Mr. Dole, the Republican nominee for president in 1996, had cool words for only one candidate.

“I think he’s the most qualified, and we need somebody with experience and there are a lot of good candidates — I like nearly all of them,” Mr. Dole said of Mr. Bush and the rest of the field, before quietly adding, “Except Cruz.”(continued)

[tallyhoe]

Maybe Bob will OD on Viagra!!!

[ransacked]

Ya, that will lift fruitcake Jeb in the polls a few points I’m sure. God, I thought Bob Dole was dead.

[NKP_Vet]

RINOs stick together.

[Jim from C-Town]

These people never die.

[stocksthatgoup]

Losers Unite!

[Arm_Bears]

President Dole’s two terms were among the finest days the US ever experienced.

Oh, wait . . .

[ronnie raygun]

A prior loser supporting a current one

[reegs]

So, here's why Bob Dole has an axe to grind with Ted Cruz:

“Those are good men, those are decent men — but when you don’t stand and draw a clear distinction, when you don’t stand for principle, Democrats celebrate,” Mr. Cruz said at the time.

Truth hurts, doesn't it Bob. And to think I supported you during your campaign.

[Anitius Severinus Boethius]

That will bump Cruz another 1% in the polls!

[dead]

It’s kinda cute that he thinks anybody cares.

[Yashcheritsiy]

Bob Dole later said, “Bob Dole cannot give his approval to Ted Cruz. Ted Cruz is exactly what the Republican Party does not need. Ted Cruz will not get elected. And if there is anyone who knows about not getting elected, it is Bob Dole.”

[SnuffaBolshevik]

We are eternally grateful for your service Senator Dole.

Really, sincerely.

Now go to the light.

[heshtesh]

Cruz continues to rub all the wrong people the right way.

[Farmer Dean]

“RINOS stick together.”
I didn’t think that they were that slimy.

[matthew fuller]

Thanks, Dole. (And thank you for your service.)

[hadaclueonce]

Dole, McCain and Romney.

Larry, Curley and Moe without talent.

[skeeter]

“Those are good men, those are decent men — but when you don’t stand and draw a clear distinction, when you don’t stand for principle, Democrats celebrate,” Mr. Cruz said at the time.

The "offense" for which Bob Dole just can't forgive Cruz.

Hilarious.

[Grams A]

Bob Dole should join Bush and Carter in The Home and not allowed to communicate with anyone outside.

[fkabuckeyesrule]

Well that’s a difference maker.