Posted on 12/18/2015 1:33:19 PM PST by VinL
Ken Cuccinelli, president of the influential Senate Conservatives Fund, endorsed Ted Cruz for president in Virginia on Friday afternoon.
Cuccinelli, a former Virginia attorney general who lost the 2013 gubernatorial election by fewer than 3 percentage points, leads the Senate Conservatives Fund's efforts to install conservative insurgents in the U.S. Senate.
Three senators running for president in 2016 earned SCF's endorsement during their Senate campaigns, namely Cruz, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. But Cuccinelli formally announced his decision to support Cruz on Friday.
When Cuccinelli endorsed Cruz onstage, he said the 2016 election was of immense historical importance, or as he put it, "like 1776 important."
"I came of age just after Reagan was re-elected, so I didn't get a shot at voting for Reagan. If we could have spread this field across all those elections, I'd have someone better to vote for in every election for president than I actually had," Cuccinelli said.
"And yet, when I look for all of the things like a commitment to life and family, and a commitment to fixing our judiciary, which is sorely in need of fixing, who will fight the establishment in Washington, which is so much a source of all of our problems, not just talk about it but have a proven track record of doing it, Senator Ted Cruz stands alone. He stands alone and that's why I'm proud to endorse him today."
When the Washington Examiner spoke with Cuccinelli about the 2016 race earlier this year, he indicated that Virginia poses several challenges for whomever becomes the GOP nominee. Cuccinelli said Northern Virginia is filled with transplants from out of state who closely follow the debate in Washington, including about government shutdowns, budget disputes, and debt ceiling squabbles. But, he said, it's important to remember that not all Virginians have the same concern and focus on D.C.
Cruz, who ranks first in the Washington Examiner's GOP presidential power rankings, traveled through Virginia as part of his "Take Off With Ted" tour of the March 1 nominating states. He also has plans to visit Georgia and Alabama this weekend.
Every day a new influential leader of a truly conservative organization comes out in favor of Cruz.
It’s almost like Cruz has a plan or something.
;-)
You can expect that level of thoughtfulness, strategy and execution in everything Cruz’s team does.
Let’s win.
Rick Perry as much as endorsed him today.
New Post-Debate Poll: Trump Extends Lead [Morning Consult - Trump 36% Carson 12% Cruz 11%]
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When the Constitution matters, Ted Cruz is the candidate!
Absolutely.
There will eventually be voting.
Watch the Ground Game.
Cruz is so far behind. Trump has run away with this. I like Cruz but his views on amnesty could destroy America. Trump is leading big everywhere. . People love Trump.
Real Conservatives for Cruz.
Useless endorsement that only highlights Cruz narrow appeal. Cuccinelli isn’t a loser and martyr, fitting for Cruz, but otherwise, who cares. Trump’s got the nomination and the appeal, so this doesn’t matter at all.
I know the old saying...Hope springs eternal!
Given the depth of betrayal int the GOPee evidenced by the Omnibus votes today, and the fact that the GOPee has demonstrated that they can swat away Conservatives such as Ted Cruz and Ken Cuccinelli, we need a true outsider with no obligation whatsoever to the GOPee. That person is Donald Trump. Ted Cruz would make a great Trump VP because Ted will be able to continue the Trump revolution after eight years.
Ken Cuccinelli and the Senate Conservatives Fund is the real deal as far as constitutional conservatives go...so this IS a big deal.
I notice that some anti-Cruz jihadists are drawn to threads such as this, like Moths are driven unthinkingly to the light, to post snarky or irrelevant comments.
Rick Perry as much as endorsed him today.
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Vet, I’m thinking Trump insulted a lot of proud people— and wouldn’t be surprised to see them show up in Iowa— especially Walker, maybe Jindal— and perhaps Paul and Carson (should them drop).
Who are you trying to convince, LOL?
Cruz or lose, baby...and he’s surging in Florida!
Ken Cuccinelli has seven kids.
He’s a born donor.
Don’t forget the GOPe elected and supported democrat Mcauliff.
Vote Cruz!
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