Posted on 03/17/2016 2:19:52 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
With voters in the winner-take-all state of Arizona set to vote next Tuesday, presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) picked up a big endorsement out of the Grand Canyon State.
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, a fellow Republican, represents Arizona's Sixth Congressional District and was first elected to Congress. He is a recognized reform leader in Washington, D.C.
"My top priority in Congress has always been to do what the Washington insiders simply refuse to do, and that is to reduce the size and cost of government and save our nation from the crushing debt that the Washington politicians have placed on the backs of each and every citizen of our nation," he said. "Throughout the never-ending battles to do this, Ted Cruz has always been a principled leader fighting to do the very same thing. With a federal debt that is quickly approaching an unfathomable $20 trillion, our country's future economic growth and prosperity are in grave danger unless we elect a principled conservative who is truly committed to stopping the out of control spending and borrowing that has led us to where we are today.
"It's clear that Ted is the conservative leader that we need as our next president, and my wife, Joyce, and I are proud to give him our strongest endorsement. In the upcoming Arizona presidential preference primary, Ted is the clear choice for voters who want a conservative president who is truly committed to fixing the mess in Washington."
Cruz said he was "thrilled" to have Schweikert's endorsement. He said called the congressman a "passionate fighter for liberty" who has been fighting what he has termed the Washington Cartel.
"He has worked to rein in Obama's lawlessness, repeal Obamacare and stop the president's illegal executive amnesty," he said. "David is a strong addition to our team and I am thankful for his leadership fighting on issues that are most important to conservatives."
As long as the money flows, Ted goes.
I don’t blame him.
It’s good experience for next time.
What does this endorsement have to do with money?
Didn’t the Sheriff famous for border issues endorse Trump there?
I assume they are related, perhaps not directly in this particular case.
I can’t image Cruz continuing the fight without money and endorsements coming in.
It looks like he’s getting both.
To hell with the greasy politicians who need the corporate swill wagon. Let 'em endorse Lyin' Ted. Who the hell cares.
Say, how much did you get for this post?
This ought to be good......are you going with a governor’s endorsement of Trump or a rep’s endorsement of Cruzzzzzzz? Stay tuned......;)
Today, Senator Lindsey Graham announced his full-throated support for Senator Ted Cruz, to include giving Cruz access to Graham’s extensive donor and lobbying lists for financial support.
[…] Sen. Lindsey Graham will host a fundraiser on Monday in support of Sen. Ted Cruz.
So What a backhanded slap at Cruz
I want Cruz to WIN. If to win he needs supporters, let ‘em join in.
I can’t believe the naive crap posted by Trump supporters. It’s like they’ve never seen an election before.
This election seems to be defined by immigration and the wall. Like I said before, wish Trump and Cruz could get together as a team. They would do much more good fighting together instead of each other.
This idiot supports Hillary Clinton. GOPe jerks are the worst.
I don’t know him, but he seems to have a conservative record.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Schweikert
It’s a good sign that he was kicked off the House Finance Committee by Boner & Co.
Perhaps he mistakenly believes Cruz’s claim to be a real conservative.
Yeah, because Trump is the real conservative in the race. Hahahahahaha!
There is not one non Romney state Cruz can turn. Not one. Virginia, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio. None of them.
Joe Arpaio. He certainly did.
I bet that has mor weight.
Trum should campaign with him there.
“If to win he needs supporters, let ‘em join in.”
Translation:
We are selling out to the GOPE because we are desperate...but we will still talk about how more conservative we are than you and how Ted is the true outsider, blah blah blah.
Former Gov. Jan Brewer also endorsed Trump.
Endorsements mean very little.
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