Posted on 09/26/2014 5:54:35 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
Rand Paul talked foreign policy. Rick Santorum decried flagging family values. Michele Bachmann called for war on radical Islam.
But it was Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas who captivated the crowd of social conservatives in Washington Friday, again showcasing his appeal with that critical part of the GOP should he run in 2016.
The Values Voter conference offered an early glimpse of what’s sure to be a spirited battle for the allegiance of Christian conservatives in 2016.
In a half-hour speech, the Lone Star State Republican quoted “Amazing Grace” and cited Psalms; Cruz shared a personal story about how his father, who briefly left his family, returned when he found religion; he relayed stories from the Bible. He was introduced by prominent grassroots conservative activist Brent Bozell, who urged, “Run, Ted, Run,” in his remarks. And his speech was punctuated by applause and several standing ovations.
Cruz’s address offered deeply personal ruminations on religion. He said that at one point, his parents were not “people of faith.” They “drank far too much” and had “serious problems with alcohol,” Cruz said, His father, Rafael Cruz — now a fixture on the conservative speaking circuit — briefly left the family when the senator was 3. But he returned, Cruz continued to applause, after beginning to attend churc
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I’m with Cruz!
(Is he IN?)
I don’t know, but I’m with Cruz also.
In before the concern trolls start to whine.
I could certainly go all in for a Cruz/Bachmann ticket.
But, alas, they would probably be condemned by many on FR for some imperfection.
All we need to do is crystallize his support. That will require his early endorsement by Rush, Sean, Mark and Glenn. If they don't, we will miss this once-in-a-30-year chance.
I hope they're reading.
I Stand With Cruz
Not since Reagan was I ready to throw full support this early into an election cycle. Cruz is rock solid on every core conservative tenet. He is unwavering, and not willing to pander or surrender as does the GOP surrender caucus or Runt Paul.
When you think about it, right now is the conservative primary for president. The Republican establishment want to stick Jeb Bush down our collective throat, with Mitt Romney as the only alternative.
But it is time for conservatives to seize the convention, cast down the RINOs, GOP-e and Chamber of Commerce Republicans from their leadership positions, and set the party on a new course.
No more open borders.
No more fighting Democrats with one hand tied behind our backs.
No more bloated authoritarian idiotocracy in Washington. Defense means guns pointed at our enemies, not surveillance of good citizens.
We have our work cut out for us, to restore America. So let’s be done with the corrupt fools and socialists who have dragged our nation to this precipice of failure.
Ping for later
Thanks for posting!
Bttt
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/09/ted-cruz-values-voter-conference-111363.html
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