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Posted on 07/22/2015 10:07:08 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
In a field that now numbers 16 Republican presidential candidates, Ted Cruz said he'll distinguish himself as the "consistent conservative" in the race, the Texas senator said Tuesday night on a conference call organized by the Alabama Republican Party.
Cruz also announced that he'll be visiting Alabama on Aug. 9, with stops in Hoover, Montgomery and Huntsville. He'll be back in the Yellowhammer State on Aug. 25, when he'll be the keynote speaker at the Tuscaloosa County Republican Party's Lincoln-Reagan Dinner.
"I'm so looking forward to my visits in Alabama this August," he said.
Cruz said unlike his GOP rivals, he's been a leader in fighting against Obamacare, the debt ceiling, President Barack Obama's executive actions on immigration and supporting freedom of speech and religious liberty. He is highly likely to be among the 10 Republican candidates to qualify for the first primary debate in two weeks, which is being hosted by Fox News. The network is going by an average of the latest national polls to determine the debate participants.
"I think the clearest distinction is that if you look to that debate stage on Aug. 6 [is] that I have been the only candidate on that stage who has been a consistent conservative," the senator said on the call with several hundred Alabama Republicans. "The men and women of Alabama, you understand strong conservative principles."
Cruz said a majority of Americans no longer believe their children will have a better life than them, an idea he called the country's greatest concern. "That must be the most un-American idea you can come up with," he said. "I think the central issue in the next election will be reigniting the promise of America."
The Texas senator said he would accomplish that by bringing back jobs and economic opportunity through tax and regulatory reform, specifically by instituting a flat tax and abolishing the IRS.
"The most important regulatory reform is we need to repeal every word of Obamacare," he said, adding the country needs to adopt "common-sense health care reform that will "keep government from getting in between us and our doctors."
Cruz slammed the some Republicans in the 2016 field for "running for the hills" and "reading word for word Barack Obama's talking points" when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage last month.
Turning to foreign policy, Cruz said he would "restore America's leadership abroad," by being tougher on the Islamic State group -- also known as ISIS or ISIL -- and Iran while strengthening the country's relationship with Israel.
"Instead of a president who boycotts [Israeli] Prime Minister Netanyahu, imagine America unapologetically standing with the nation of Israel," he said.
Cruz also criticized Obama for ignoring "Islamic radical terrorism" and having a "photo-op foreign policy." The candidate's plan includes arming the Kurds in Iraq to combat ISIS
"When it comes to ISIS I agree with absolutely nothing that Barack Obama is doing," he said. "We need a commanded in chief who lays out a clear objective: We will destroy ISIS. If I'm elected president, it will be abundantly clear..that if you go and join ISIS...that you are signing your own death warrant. That's how you defeat Islamic terrorism."
On immigration, Cruz said he stands with U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., in "leading the fight to stop unconstitutional amnesty," adding that the Alabama senator "is a ferocious defender of rule of law in this nation." Cruz said he supports tripling the number of border patrol officers instituting a "strong biometric entry/exit system" to stop visa overstays and implementing a "strong E-Verify system" so people can't get a job without proving they aren't in the country illegally.
Cruz also pointed out that he led the fight to stop the so-called Gang of Eight immigration reform bill in the Senate. "I will be the only major presidential candidate on that [debate] stage who has never supported amnesty," he said. "I think amnesty is wrong, it is fundamentally wrong."
As far as a winning strategy in 2016, Cruz said Republicans need to elect a staunch conservative instead of a candidate who can appeal to moderates in the general election. "Every time we do that, we lose," he said.
"We want for once, how about we nominate a candidate who is as committed to conservative principles as Barack Obama is committed to liberal principles," he said.
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Ted Cruz Ping! 
FWIW, the four Senators that just had perfect scores on some conservative ranking (I don’t recall which one) are Sessions, Lee, Selby, and RandPaul.
In all due respect to Mr. Cruz, 0bama is definitely not committed to ‘liberal’ principles.
He’s committed to the communist takeover of every area of the United States. He’s committed to a nuclear Iran and disarming Israel.
And those are his good points.
Cruz or Trump. Those are the only ones I’ll vote for. Any other Repugnant candidate will be synonymous with being forced to vote for a 60s - 70s era Democrat.
Well, the only one on that list who is running for president is Rand Paul and his presidential campaign is tanking , not doing well.
Cruz PING!
(Not forgetting his support for TPA/TPP though)
Cruz voted for Obama’s negotiations with Iran, which is all about opening Iran to trade with GE and other global titans. A gift to the US Chamber and GOP-e.
Cruz advocates to increase H1-B Visas and voted to give work permits to illegals in this nation. Another gift to the US Chamber and GOP-e.
Cruz opposed, then voted for Obama’s Trade Promotion Authority. Another gift to the US Chamber and GOP-e.
IF you are against Abortion,No President, Senator or Congressman has ever done anything about abortion. "abortion" is used as a dangling carrot to keep you one note johnnies voting for them and they NEVER have anything to show for it. And yet, here you are once again dangling the "abortion" carrot.
Gay Marriage,LOL! did history just begin for you this morning when you woke up?..Gay marriage is a done deal.
and Universal Healthcare,Once again with the dangling carrot. I's here and it's here to stay thanks to Republicans that refuse to do anything about it. If Cruz was President and Congress was controlled by Republicans or Democrats he would be an empty suit. Both Republican and Democrats are of like minds when it comes to hating Cruz.
[”The Donald” shouldn’t even be on your short list because he is for Abortion”]
I’m a TED CRUZ supporter, but according the articles I’ve read, The Donald reversed his position on abortion a few years ago.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement regarding votes on the Iran Nuclear Review Act: “This bill was a missed opportunity. If Congress had acted to defend our constitutional authority – if Congress had adopted the Cruz-Toomey amendment – then we would be able to stop a bad Iran deal. Instead, the odds are now overwhelming that under these ground rules President Obama will negotiate, and Congress will acquiesce to, a terrible deal that allows Iran to acquire nuclear weapons and will endanger the lives of millions of Americans and our allies.2. H1-B Visas: So?? Please provide evidence that proves increasing H1-B visas actually steals the jobs of Americans and that it is done on more than just a very, very occasionally basis by on or two bad players like SCE and Disney. 1000 jobs (SCE & Disney) / 350,000 H1-B visas = 0.3 %. This is not a systemic problem or even a small problem. Those abusing the process should be punished severly, but falsely claiming that H1-B is "Stealing" American jobs as if all H1-B visas is stealing jobs is a lie.
“I voted no on cloture because we should have insisted on amendments to put real teeth in this bill. Ultimately, I voted yes on final passage because it may delay, slightly, President Obama’s ability to lift the Iran sanctions and it ensures we will have a Congressional debate on the merits of the Iran deal. I will continue to lead the fight to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to protect the national security of America and our allies.”
I just can’t shake the feeling that Trump is Perot redux.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement regarding votes on the Iran Nuclear Review Act: “This bill was a missed opportunity. If Congress had acted to defend our constitutional authority – if Congress had adopted the Cruz-Toomey amendment – then we would be able to stop a bad Iran deal. Instead, the odds are now overwhelming that under these ground rules President Obama will negotiate, and Congress will acquiesce to, a terrible deal that allows Iran to acquire nuclear weapons and will endanger the lives of millions of Americans and our allies.2. H1-B Visas: So?? Please provide evidence that proves increasing H1-B visas actually steals the jobs of Americans and that it is done on more than just a very, very occasionally basis by on or two bad players like SCE and Disney. 1000 jobs (SCE & Disney) / 350,000 H1-B visas = 0.3 %. This is not a systemic problem or even a small problem. Those abusing the process should be punished severly, but falsely claiming that H1-B is "Stealing" American jobs as if all H1-B visas is stealing jobs is a lie.
“I voted no on cloture because we should have insisted on amendments to put real teeth in this bill. Ultimately, I voted yes on final passage because it may delay, slightly, President Obama’s ability to lift the Iran sanctions and it ensures we will have a Congressional debate on the merits of the Iran deal. I will continue to lead the fight to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to protect the national security of America and our allies.”
Thanks for the heads up.
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