Posted on 03/25/2015 8:59:41 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
According to a New York Times report, Sen. Ted Cruz is making some critical inroads in Iowa, including gaining the support of “more than a dozen party leaders for his statewide campaign.” Some of that support is coming from the state’s libertarians, or Liberty movement, generally assumed to be aligned with Rand Paul.
One, Iowa state Senator Jason Shultz, endorsed Rand’s father, Ron Paul, in 2012–and two others, Joel Kurtinitis and Chad Steenhoek, are former members of the Iowa GOP’s central committee. NYT reports:
“The assumption of lot of people has been that the Liberty movement would roll over and support Senator Paul,’’ Mr. Kurtinitis said. “We’re a movement probably more than anything that’s noted for critical thinking and a rebellious streak.’’
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He raised over $1 million - THE FIRST DAY.
I feel a tidal wave to dwarf all others coming on.
bttt
No offense to little old ladies intended.
Keep the donations flowing!!
He may need those old ladies votes (ref his call for means tested Soc Sec)
Since Ted Cruz adopted Rand Paul’s position on marijuana, he likely peeled off half of Paul’s supporters.
Go Cruz!
I am going to look up his campaign and donate!
No surprise there.
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