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Ted Cruz on Whether He Can Beat Trump in Texas: “I Hope So”
PPD ^ | February 22, 2016 | PPD Elections Staff

Posted on 02/22/2016 2:07:28 PM PST by xzins

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To: Leto

It’s not your acceptance that was in question. I fully accept you will not support Trump.

I question on what authority you state that no Cruz supporters will support Trump.

That’s quite a statement, and erroneous at best.


141 posted on 02/22/2016 8:07:39 PM PST by Bubba Gump Shrimp (noob)
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To: MaxFlint
SMH. Yeah, evidently.

Maybe if that whole "EDUCATE THE COMMON PEOPLE" thing had worked out a little better...

...the American McSheeple wouldn't be so easily lured into the backseat of The Donald's hyperbolic pu$$ywagon.

142 posted on 02/22/2016 8:12:00 PM PST by HLPhat (Preventing Global Cooling one tank full at a time!)
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To: HLPhat
...the American McSheeple

Maybe the fault lies not with the American people but with... no, it's too soon. Give it a few weeks.

143 posted on 02/22/2016 9:15:40 PM PST by MaxFlint
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To: acapesket
The MA election officials were kind enough to let you know?

That's nice. Most officials aren't that much on the ball with regards to election fraud.../ba-dum t'ssssh>

144 posted on 02/22/2016 9:24:43 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: mkjessup

That’s not quite right. Reagan was surging in the final days of the campaign and they realized that Reagan was close to beating Mondale in Minn. Reagan made a last minute stop in Rochester, Minn., hoping to win the state. They came very close. I think the campaign stop was the day before the election. They wanted to win all 50 states and why not?


145 posted on 02/22/2016 10:36:24 PM PST by Dave W
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To: Leto
In February 1980, Reagan was running behind Carter by 29 points (60 to 31) in the polls and no one said he could beat Carter. Well, we know what happened.

Polls right now don't mean much. Campaigns can and do make a difference.

146 posted on 02/22/2016 10:39:40 PM PST by Dave W
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To: Dr. Sivana
Yes, Reagan did fire John Sears after Iowa, but it is a stretch, a massive stretch, to equate that firing with Cruz' firing of his campaign manager. The famous "I paid for this microphone" did its part in his winning NH.

Reagan and Cruz are two different people with two entirely different campaigns.

147 posted on 02/22/2016 10:44:59 PM PST by Dave W
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To: Dave W
Yes, Reagan did fire John Sears after Iowa, but it is a stretch, a massive stretch, to equate that firing with Cruz' firing of his campaign manager.

I didn't mean to equate the two. Sears had a "Keep Reagan's Mouth Shut" strategy that was very counter-productive. I only meant to use this as an illustration that the mere fact that a campaign manager is fired doesn't mean that the whole campaign is in disarray, or that the end is near. It is not necessarily the campaign equivalent of pulling the goalie in hockey or an onsides kick near the end of a football game.
148 posted on 02/23/2016 3:42:59 AM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics)
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To: grey_whiskers
Seriously, if you think my voting is a wasted vote, if not voting for your candidate, then you should try living in a communist country where everyone votes for the "right" candidate.

As for your sarcastic comments, go eat your oatmeal gramps.

No vote is a wasted vote in a Republican Democracy Fool!

It's part of what makes America great. ...Geezzz

149 posted on 02/23/2016 4:30:20 AM PST by TexasCajun (#BlackViolenceMatters)
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To: Dave W

In February 1980, Reagan was running behind Carter by 29 points (60 to 31) in the polls and no one said he could beat Carter. Well, we know what happened.

Polls right now don’t mean much. Campaigns can and do make a difference.

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Trump has 100% name recognition, HE has negatives Reagan never dreamed of.

He throws bombs and goes personal scorched Earth, Alienates everyone but his own supporters.

I am a Cruz voter, given the personal hate spewed by Trump in A General Election for Gary Johnson or the Constitutional candidate over Trump, many others will just stay home.


150 posted on 02/23/2016 4:52:52 AM PST by Leto
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To: Bubba Gump Shrimp

It’s not your acceptance that was in question. I fully accept you will not support Trump.

I question on what authority you state that no Cruz supporters will support Trump.

That’s quite a statement, and erroneous at best.
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Who used the word all?

Less will ever vote for Trump after his personal attack on Cruz last night. Trump will win the battle and lose the war by going scorched earth at a personal level. I understand why he does it, he is incapable on going into any detail on issues as he demonstrated in the town halls last week.


151 posted on 02/23/2016 4:55:37 AM PST by Leto
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To: TexasCajun
What I have noticed, is that a plurality of the fanatical Cruz voters, are all from Texas. A similar thing happened with Perry.

Loyalty is one thing, regional / state bigotry another, but sometimes the attitude of Texans appears to approach xenophobia.

No oatmeal until my next workout day, thanks.

152 posted on 02/23/2016 5:09:40 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: grey_whiskers
What I see from the FRumpsters is total indignation at anyone that doesn't think like them.

I simply stated that I voted for Cruz and you labeled my vote 'wasted' and then provided a mocking/sarcastic comment.

You guys act like you don't want or need any of the other candidates supporters votes come Nov., should Trump close the deal.

And everyone knows Texas IS the greatest state in the Union. :)

153 posted on 02/23/2016 6:12:32 AM PST by TexasCajun (#BlackViolenceMatters)
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To: mkjessup

That road goes both way U know. And where would Trump votes go if Cruz won?


154 posted on 02/23/2016 6:14:49 AM PST by ducks1944 (GOD Bless the USA .)
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To: Leto

You most certainly did state that NO Cruz supporter will support Trump, and I called you on it.

Comment #48 Removed by Moderator

Even the moderator’s disagreed with your statement.


155 posted on 02/23/2016 7:01:36 AM PST by Bubba Gump Shrimp (noob)
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To: xzins

Trump will take Texas...


156 posted on 02/23/2016 9:31:24 AM PST by GOPJ ("Please explain why Hillary Clinton felt the need to own a private server." H.A. Goodman - Salon)
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To: GOPJ

The shake up in Cruz’s camp came at a bad time.

I think it gives Trump an opening in Texas.


157 posted on 02/23/2016 9:43:23 AM PST by xzins (Have YOU Donated to the Freep-a-Thon? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/qa)
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To: Leto
Leto - I am in Virginia and I will be voting for Cruz one week from today. I have no delusions and realize that Cruz is toast, but I will gladly vote for Trump in November as it appears he is going to win the nomination in a landslide.

Yes, I'm disappointed and think Cruz would have been an excellent president, but Trump has his good points. At first, the thought of a Trump presidency was a joke, but have slowly reconciled myself that it is now a distinct possibility.

Trump will be much better than Hillary in ways too numerous to mention. Anyway, I read once that a negative vote is more motivating than a positive one, which is something I agree with.

People will get out and vote against someone quicker than they will get out and vote for someone. While it is true, people will get out and vote against Trump, I also think it is true legions will go and vote against Hillary. I know tons of dems, especially at work and not one likes Hillary. I think Trump will mop the floor with her.

I have to say one of the things I liked a few weeks ago was when Hillary started throwing the sexism charge against Trump. He threw it right back in her face by reminding everyone of Bill's bimbo eruptions. She shut right up and hasn't mentioned it again.

Cruz was asked about the whole episode and Cruz' comment was that he does not comment about innuendos. That was a wrong answer. The democrat hypocrisy is massive and no one calls them on it. No one including Ted Cruz. At least for once, there is someone who does not mind calling it like it is. It will be healthy. For this year, I am happy to vote for the one who is not Hillary.

Besides, I am not the one who chooses the Kings, anyway.

158 posted on 02/23/2016 8:16:49 PM PST by Dave W
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To: nopardons
I hope you're right. Whatever the case, there is no doubt in my mind that Texas Cruz supporters are THE most vocal group when it comes to bashing Trump.

They are convinced that Trump is running as some type of ploy to help Hillary. All kinds of tinfoil hat theories.

I'm for Trump !

159 posted on 02/24/2016 6:21:26 AM PST by mikhailovich
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To: mikhailovich

I’m not voting for tRump because he’s nothing but an arrogrant, loud mouthed, wife cheating, bully. It has nothing to do with being convinced that it’s some kind of ploy to help Hillary. tRump is way to arrogant for that. He would never want to lose, much less lose to the girl.


160 posted on 02/24/2016 6:25:21 AM PST by beandog (TrumperTantrum)
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