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The Plausibility of Ted Cruz
New York Times ^ | February 4, 2016 | Ross Douthat

Posted on 02/04/2016 9:18:51 AM PST by GodGunsGuts

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Whereas Cruz has already survived one collision with Trump. And Cruz has already won a state. No other candidate can make either boast. And so long as that remains the case, no other candidate can claim to be a more likely nominee.

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Iowa; US: New Hampshire
KEYWORDS: bsersforted; carson; cruz; cruzchoir; cruzjihadist; holywarrorsforcruz; rubio; sttedszelots; trump
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To: Jim 0216

Go Gore!

I mean Trump.


21 posted on 02/04/2016 9:34:48 AM PST by dead ("I'm up to my eyeball in virgin goats!" - Mullah Omar)
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To: GodGunsGuts

You don’t think spreading the lie that Carson was dropping out of the race at the Iowa caucuses was dirty? Wow.


22 posted on 02/04/2016 9:34:51 AM PST by jpsb (Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. Otto von Bismark)
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To: GodGunsGuts
Cruz won Iowa, has a few delegates, convincing wipeout of the opposition.

Why are we even having this primary stuff anymore.

Cruz won, it is over.

Polls and about 50 million voters are dumb as a box of rocks for even contemplating any other scenario.

23 posted on 02/04/2016 9:35:07 AM PST by going hot
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To: McGruff
There is nothing like one of GGGs Cruz excuser threads to get them swarming around like a bunch Cuban Canadian Killer Bees.


24 posted on 02/04/2016 9:35:13 AM PST by fireman15 (Check your facts before making ignorant statements.)
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To: Theo

These are Demorats and the Gope tactics to take out Cruz......long time buzz words used for months waiting for the the media to play and re-play over and over. We’re hearing these alot in todays news. ....Attack his character, make it up if they have to.


25 posted on 02/04/2016 9:35:53 AM PST by caww
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To: GodGunsGuts

Trump can dish it out, but he certainly cannot take it.


26 posted on 02/04/2016 9:37:14 AM PST by aquila48
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To: Sybeck1

No kidding.

Cruz Father: Ted Cruz “Anointed” To “Bring the Spoils of War to the Priests”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNa5w9js48s


27 posted on 02/04/2016 9:37:39 AM PST by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: Theo

I am reminded of the Rudy Giuliani madness here a few years back . . . before housecleaning.


28 posted on 02/04/2016 9:39:05 AM PST by madprof98
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To: Axeslinger

Actually, it’s right up the alley of the two slime balls that did it.

It’s pitiful to see you try and defend it by trying to assign it to someone who didn’t actually do it.


29 posted on 02/04/2016 9:39:18 AM PST by chris37 (heartless)
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To: GodGunsGuts

Put up just hours ago, in this longish (14 minute) TRIFECTA, these three guys pretty much echo my thoughts and rantings of the last few months.
We are in the midst of one of the most revolutionary elections in our lifetime. It could go either way. How it DOES go largely depends on how informed YOU and those around you become between now and November!
In the interests of “diversity”, there’s something in this one to delight or anger everyone.
EITHER WAY, THIS ELECTION WILL START A REVOLUTION!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Yy2xvXbxRQ


30 posted on 02/04/2016 9:39:22 AM PST by Dick Bachert
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To: GodGunsGuts

On one level. I’m sympathetic that the trucons deserve a chance to prove their theory (that it’s possible to elect a trucon President). They’ve been loyal GOP soldiers for a long time.

On the other hand, GGG, the question remains: Where are the 64 EVs going to come from (that Romney didn’t win)?

And, beyond that, suppose a trucon wins 270-268. Do you believe a trucon can govern after such an election?


31 posted on 02/04/2016 9:40:07 AM PST by Jim Noble (Diseases desperate grown Are by desperate appliance relieved Or not at all.)
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To: caww

Trump did say he could shoot someone for no reason in broad daylight and his followers would still slovenly follow him as though nothing happened. So whatever it is, it will probably be big!


32 posted on 02/04/2016 9:40:12 AM PST by GodGunsGuts
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To: Axeslinger
Yep, still wondering what the dirty tactics are?

Here you go Karl Rove Explains How Cruz Camp's Cheating Stole Iowa from Trump

33 posted on 02/04/2016 9:40:58 AM PST by jpsb (Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. Otto von Bismark)
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To: GodGunsGuts
"Whereas Cruz has already survived one collision with Trump. And Cruz has already won a state. No other candidate can make either boast. And so long as that remains the case, no other candidate can claim to be a more likely nominee."



So the guy with a one delegate lead, with 49 other states to go....

And the NY Times actually printed something so irrationally retarded that people on FR agree with it?
34 posted on 02/04/2016 9:45:25 AM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: Axeslinger

Equivocation.


35 posted on 02/04/2016 9:45:30 AM PST by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: Jim Noble

Are you suggesting we go with Rubio over Cruz for electability reasons? Because Trump, with highest negatives of any candidate sure as he’ll isn’t more likely than Cruz to pick up any new EVs. He has topped out and trails both Hillary and Bernie in all the head to head polls. Plus, he’s not getting anymore lovable these days.


36 posted on 02/04/2016 9:45:31 AM PST by dead ("I'm up to my eyeball in virgin goats!" - Mullah Omar)
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To: caww
"I suspect we'll soon be hearing threats on his life etc."

Good call. I won't bet against that one.

37 posted on 02/04/2016 9:46:52 AM PST by Baynative (If socialist democrat ideas are so good for people why must they be mandatory?)
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To: heights
"Snake handlers??

You have incautiously drawn upon yourself the suspicion that you are a bigot.

38 posted on 02/04/2016 9:48:09 AM PST by Mrs. Don-o (Stone cold sober, as a matter of fact.)
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To: jpsb

Trump and Rove with the same talking points against Cruz. Coincidence? You know it’s not.


39 posted on 02/04/2016 9:48:38 AM PST by dead ("I'm up to my eyeball in virgin goats!" - Mullah Omar)
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To: GodGunsGuts

Stealing is Cruz’s name.

By the way, Wednesday he won’t be able to claim he is the only one to win a state.


40 posted on 02/04/2016 9:51:07 AM PST by napscoordinator
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