Posted on 06/24/2015 9:05:49 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Sen. Ted Cruz is imploring supporters to donate $1 million to his presidential campaign by Tuesday, saying in a recorded email appeal that positive fundraising results are important to shaping the media narrative of the 2016 contest.
The Texas Republican proved to be a surprisingly prodigious and effective fundraiser in the opening weeks of his White House bid. He raised $4 million online his first week and has told reporters that super PACs backing his candidacy have "banked" an eye-popping $37 million.
Now, Cruz is asking his backers to help him close the second fundraising quarter strong to help him put up a good showing against Republican front-runner Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee.
"I'm sure that you've seen that both Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton have announced their candidacies for president, just like everyone knew they would, and they're both well on their way to raising well over $100 million each. Well, we're not going to raise $100 million. But we don't need to raise that much money," Cruz said. "We have just days before the most important deadline of the 2016 presidential campaign. On June 30, every single presidential campaign must file reports with the Federal Election Commission, reporting exactly how much money we have raised.
"Once results are made public, every media outlet, from the mainstream news outlets to influential conservative magazines and websites, will have immediate access to every campaign's financial results and they will immediately run stories about how the presidential race is shaping up. If we post strong fundraising numbers, the media will be forced to acknowledge what you and I already know — which is that our campaign has momentum."
As of Wednesday, Cruz was bunched in the middle of the pack of the Republican presidential contenders, sitting in seventh place with 6.5 percent of the vote, according to the latest RealClearPolitics.com average. The senator was 2 percentage points ahead of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and 1.5 percentage points behind Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky.
Cruz's money bomb comes on the heels of a crucial Senate vote on providing President Obama "Fast Track" authority to negotiate trade deals. Cruz had previously supported and voted for Trade Promotion Authority legislation. But just before Tuesday's vote, the Texan announced that he had had a change of heart, and later voted "no." It did not affect the outcome, as the measure passed and advanced to the House.
The current fundraising period ends on Tuesday.
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I guess the media is going to use this to reinforce the idea that homegrown conservatives are terrorists.
I just sent my donation in hours ago.
I hope everyone helps as best they can before next Tuesday.
And now he wants money? Goldman Sachs can write another check for their post turtle.
There's a sucker born every minute. Let's see how many are Cruzbots.
See my tagline, paleo-con.
Donated again and at regular intervals. Praying that by June 30 his small donor base blows away the numbers of his opponents.
Love it!
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I’ll take some of the flames off of you. I agree with you. How would he have voted had Rubio voted “no”?
thanks for making your point without insulting others as did the freeper you responded to. A very good trait that Cruz also has.
The anti-cruz trolls seem to be very angry tonight!
Donated!! AND posted this to Facebook! (I encourage Ted fans to cross-post to social media as much as possible.)
CRUZ to the White House!
Not angry or a troll. Just extremely disappointed in Cruz and his dwindling FReeper supporters who launch personal attacks on anyone who criticizes their Dear Leader.
Here's what's important.
If it comes down to Cruz v. Hillary, the winner is Goldman Sachs.
I will neither financially support nor vote for their post turtles.
Just donated $50. I also support Scott Walker. Anyone who stands up against the media and the libs gets my support. Either would make a terrific president. Side note: please don’t get upset if your candidate disappoints on one or another issues. Unless YOU are running, you are never going to find the perfect candidate.
Cruz would have voted for TPA again if they needed him as the 60th vote. However, there's no way his true believers will question his motives (financial and political) for how he handed TPA.
I feel your pain and anguish. May God shine the light in your heart and give you comfort and peace!
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