Posted on 01/27/2016 9:03:28 PM PST by perfect_rovian_storm
Farfield, Iowa (CNN)The stakes for Ted Cruz heading into the Iowa caucus are getting higher.
Donald Trump's decision to skip Thursday's Fox News Channel Republican debate puts Cruz in the spotlight -- for better or worse. Should Cruz do well and end up winning Iowa, he'll have momentum heading into contests past New Hampshire. But should he lose, he may never be able to break through as GOP voters look elsewhere for an anti-Trump candidate.
A growing number of Cruz's campaign donors, allies and associates are considering what the road ahead would look like should the Texas senator lose to Trump in Monday's caucuses, particularly if that means Trump would be, in Cruz's words, "unstoppable."
"A vote for anyone else is a vote for Trump," Cruz told an older well-wisher here privately after an event under a Valentine's Day-themed quilt.
"To be honest, even if you want another candidate to win the nomination, if Trump wins Iowa, that just sucks the oxygen out for everyone," he added. "So, just think about it."
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CNN is not our friend.
Trump has created quite a predicament for the other candidates. yes indeed. smart move on his part. well played.
TED CRUZ will hold his own at the debate.
Neither is FOX!
When I finish laughing, I’ll pray for us keeping the House at least...
You post articles from lots of places that are ‘not our friend’.
Hold his own? Interesting...I thought he was the debate champ? Without Trump there he should “mop the floor” with all the candidates. I noticed the low expectations all of a sudden...is the internal polling not looking good in Iowa?
Maybe Ted should debate himself.
Ted best summed it up himself. And this is the reason for the frantic debate panic.
...After all, if Donald wins Iowa, he right now has a substantial lead in New Hampshire, if he went on to win New Hampshire as well, there is a very good chance he could be unstoppable and be our nominee,..
You see who their rooting for.
Cruz is beginning to sound desperate and desperation is a real turnoff to voters.
You know, no matter who you support, this election is getting more and more bizarre.
Not... that I’m complaining too much about that. It sure beats the overwhelming depression that happened in 2008 and 2012 during this time.
Well, I would hope so. He IS the 'master debater' after all.
they’re lol
The internal numbers must be looking pretty scary. The paid shills around here are getting more and more shrill and delusional too.
Do those articles snidely refer to “Cruz world” or “Trump world,” giving away their slant right away?
I think you’re right.
“TED CRUZ will hold his own at the debate.” Maybe. It’s quite possible FOX will all but ignore him and focus on making Rubio look good. All Cruz will be able to do is stand there.
Embrace the chaos...
K St. is in full panic mode.
Not only am I not “paid” I’ve raised just over $80,000 for Cruz. What have you done for your preferred candidate? Or does his being a billionaire give you a pass?
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