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Pete Wilson of California Backs Ted Cruz and Warns of Donald Trump
NY Times ^ | Apr. 30, 2016 | Jonathan Martin

Posted on 04/30/2016 4:47:11 PM PDT by Innovative

Former Gov. Pete Wilson of California used a surprise appearance before the state’s Republican convention on Saturday to endorse Senator Ted Cruz, warning that the nomination of Donald J. Trump could lead to political ruin for the party’s candidates this November.

“My friends, we cannot afford a Republican nominee that brings us down-ticket decimation,” said Mr. Wilson, pointing to Mr. Trump’s weakness among women voters.

He also used his remarks to argue that Mr. Trump could not be trusted with Supreme Court appointments, an issue of great importance to the highly engaged conservative activists gathered in a hotel ballroom here near San Francisco.

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


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: california; cruz; petewilson; trump
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Wilson can go do something to himself that’s not physiologically possible.


21 posted on 04/30/2016 4:59:24 PM PDT by Graybeard58
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To: LS
Pete Wilson was a good governor and is not a "liberal".

He speaks the truth about how Mister trump will deliver down-ticket decimation. (He will also hand Hillary the presidency.)

22 posted on 04/30/2016 5:00:04 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except for convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: Innovative

Pete who?


23 posted on 04/30/2016 5:00:47 PM PDT by Regulator
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To: LS

“All the GOPe libs are against Trump”

Not so. Boehner says he hopes it’s Trump. So does Peter King.


24 posted on 04/30/2016 5:03:16 PM PDT by Heart of Georgia (#neverhillary)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“Trump has all the right enemies.”

“Cruz has all the wrong friends.”

VERY well-stated, E. Pluribus Unum. BUMP-TO-THE-TRUTH


25 posted on 04/30/2016 5:06:20 PM PDT by PGalt
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To: Graybeard58

the rat should copulate with himself?


26 posted on 04/30/2016 5:07:12 PM PDT by digger48
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To: Innovative




Who ya trying to kid, Pete Wilson?
I can't stop laughing!
IF anyone out of the three, Kasich is Pete's CLONE!

27 posted on 04/30/2016 5:08:23 PM PDT by onyx (You're hto be a cryaere posting, so sign-up to DONATE MONTHLY!)
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To: Innovative

If you want down ticket decimation then pick Cruz!


28 posted on 04/30/2016 5:08:58 PM PDT by Democrats hate too much
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To: onyx

Boo birds who spout their dismal predictions...well, frankly, they are just full of sh%#€. And I think they are projecting what they want to believe. I am sick of it. Oh, and I pulled off,my Ted Cruz sticker a week ago!


29 posted on 04/30/2016 5:10:51 PM PDT by princess leah
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To: LS
Liberal alert! All the GOPe libs are against Trump, pretty clear evidence he ain’t one.


I'll say! I can't stop laughing!

Pete Wilson was the first pol I EVER worked for. WAY BACK when he was running for his FIRST office! Assemblyman, District 37, IIRC

If anyone of the 3, KASICH is his CLONE!


30 posted on 04/30/2016 5:12:33 PM PDT by onyx (You're hto be a cryaere posting, so sign-up to DONATE MONTHLY!)
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To: princess leah

LOLOLOL.
GOOD on you and God bless.


31 posted on 04/30/2016 5:13:25 PM PDT by onyx (You're hto be a cryaere posting, so sign-up to DONATE MONTHLY!)
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To: Innovative; All

Sounds like Pete Wilson gets the George Will talking points faxed to him daily.

Two worthless GOPe losers that need to go the way of the dinosaurs.


32 posted on 04/30/2016 5:15:15 PM PDT by mkjessup (The GOPe IS the "Enemy Within" !!)
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To: Pearls Before Swine

The only down ticket decimation that will occur is if the RNC/GOP gets cute and screws Trump out of the nomination.

Those running for Congress, if they are smart, will get on board the Trump train along with representing Americans and quit kissing the posteriors of fraudulently documented foreigners.


33 posted on 04/30/2016 5:16:07 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Innovative

“Down ticket” was also used by Geoge will. The new buzzword.


34 posted on 04/30/2016 5:16:30 PM PDT by proust (Texans for Trump!)
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To: Innovative

I’m a Californian. I love my home state with a passion.

Pete Wilson ran for president. I did not support him.

I thought he was a RINO and I didn’t think he would serve the nation well. If only Texans had treated Bush the same way.

Osier Wilson supports Tead. Big surprise.

Hey Pete, shad up!


35 posted on 04/30/2016 5:16:38 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (He wins & we do, our nation does, the world does. It's morning in America again. You are living it!)
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To: Seaplaner
Pete Wilson was a good governor and is not a "liberal".

This isn't about Wilson's time as governor.

He speaks the truth about how Mister trump will deliver down-ticket decimation. (He will also hand Hillary the presidency.)

Oh horseshit. Are you getting George Will's talking points too?
36 posted on 04/30/2016 5:16:47 PM PDT by mkjessup (The GOPe IS the "Enemy Within" !!)
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To: Innovative

Wilson?! — This only boosts Trump’s votes


37 posted on 04/30/2016 5:17:16 PM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians are not born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 -- 43 BCE))
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To: Seaplaner

Nothing like repeating your same talking points ad nauseum, judging by your posting history.

Meanwhile, Cruz offers nothing except the failed neocon globalist path we’ve been down since Reagan left office. No thanks. Keep your bs.


38 posted on 04/30/2016 5:17:49 PM PDT by datura
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To: Innovative

Ted’s a mess.


39 posted on 04/30/2016 5:18:12 PM PDT by proust (Texans for Trump!)
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To: Innovative

Another no guts, no glory old RINO squish GOPeete.


40 posted on 04/30/2016 5:19:12 PM PDT by tflabo (truth or tyrrany)
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