Posted on 03/27/2015 5:01:28 AM PDT by GIdget2004
Ted Cruz is the first Republican presidential candidate out of the starting gate, but GOP insiders in Iowa and New Hampshire are overwhelmingly skeptical of the first-term Texas senators chances of being the eventual nominee or succeeding in the general election.
This weeks survey of The POLITICO Caucus a bipartisan group of key activists, operatives and thought leaders in New Hampshire and Iowa reveals grave concerns about Cruzs electability. And after eight years in the wilderness, most Republicans want a nominee who can win.
Not one of the 100 respondents believes that Cruz would win the Iowa caucuses or New Hampshire primary if they took place this week, though there is widespread agreement that he is much better positioned in the Hawkeye State than the Granite State. And nine out of 10 Republican insiders in the early states believe Ted Cruz couldnt carry their state both Iowa and New Hampshire are swing states, though relatively small electoral-vote prizes against Hillary Clinton in the general.
Launching his candidacy on Monday at Liberty University in Virginia, the senator tailored his roll-out toward the evangelicals who powered Rick Santorum and Mike Huckabees victories in the past two Iowa caucuses. But most insiders believe Cruz will ultimately pose the biggest problem for Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who will kick off his own campaign on April 7.
Announcing first is an advantage in that he was able to fill a news vacuum for a few days, said an uncommitted New Hampshire Republican, who like everyone else completed the questionnaire anonymously in order to speak candidly. Hes a tremendous orator with great stage presence
However, hes still Ted Cruz a polarizing person who is more interested in making headlines than making policy.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
“Insiders” is code word for the GOP establishment.
Frankly, I don’t give a crap about Iowa and New Hampshire. I’ll be damned if I let them pick my candidate. If Cruz isn’t on the ballot in my state when it comes, I’ll just effing stay home. I am not going to vote for the Dauphin.
This is just one example among hundreds that could be given for the sense of judgment and predictive ability of said GOP insiders.
You’re right. It’s a lost cause. I’m going to support Hillary now. At least she can get elected.
Exactly. Saying they want a nominee who can win is meaningless. Obviously, everyone wants a nominee who can win. If they believe that Cruz cannot win, they should explain why, and do so within the context of how Romney failed to win.
Gee ... that's a surprise.
TED CRUZ FOR PRESIDENT!!!
Yep.
We've seen that squishy moderates like Dole, McCain and Romney are UNelectable.
Yes. We want a candidate who can win. One who will energize the conservatives, who will attract the disaffected and cynical, who will bring back to the polls those who stayed home in disgust during the last few elections.
We want a CONSERVATIVE.
TED CRUZ FOR PRESIDENT!!!
“insiders” - ie, GOPe. Establishment Elites who think they have a right to rule over the people. No thanks.
The insiders are the same mutts who gave us Dole, McCain and Romney. It’s time for the “outsiders” to prevail....and we will!
The “insiders” need to be relegated to the outside. Who really cares what their opinions are today, they have proven themselves wrong soooooooooooooo many times before, their credibility is pretty weak.
They say Cruz has “no chance” because they, like the liberals and many rinos are seriously afraid the he DOES have a huge chance. The voters have had enough and are ready to speak despite what the naysayers expound.
McCain was the guy who could win.
Romney was the guy who could win.
Frankly, I'd rather go down fighting with the guy who can't win than back another one of the insider's "winners".
Politico is the weapon of choice against Conservatives by the GOP-E. Priebus, Boehner, McConnell, Sununu, Rove, etc. all have Mike Allen’s number on speed dial when they need a hit done.
Does Politico have any problems with Hillary and with the other Socialists who are posing as “Democrats”?
No?
‘Nuff said....
Screw Politico’s blah blah blah Uniparty BS.
the insiders want Jeb - eff em
Cruz is not about insiders.
Politico misleading by parsing.
Cruz just needs to show some strength early on if the field is crowded.
Cruz doesn’t need to ‘win’ Iowa at all. He just needs to show some strength. Iowa’s GOP is lined up behind Walker. Paultards aren’t going to give up. Third place would be a strong showing for Cruz, and fourth might be OK too. Even a poor showing wouldn’t take him out. Far from it. As Iowa goes, so goes no one.
And all Ted has to do is stay the course. A man with first principles is a gem after God's own heart.
amen
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