Posted on 03/26/2015 9:36:26 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Forget New Hampshire, or Iowa, or Lynchburg, Virgina, where Republican Senator Ted Cruz kicked off his presidential campaign. State Senator Ruben Diaz wants Mr. Cruz to come stump in the South Bronx.
“Imagine Ted Cruz traveling to the Bronx where there is a grassroots army of Black and Hispanic Evangelical Christians who are just like him—and who have been ignored by every Presidential candidate,” Mr. Diaz wrote today in one of his periodic e-mail blasts to constituents. “Imagine Ted Cruz coming to the South Bronx where there are many of Hispanic Evangelical Churches that are willing to stand together for liberty—to encourage us and let us know that he is one of us.”
Mr. Diaz, a conservative Democrat and pastor who has previously endorsed Republican candidates (including failed gubernatorial contender Rob Astorino), said he is “extending an invitation” for Mr. Cruz to join the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization for its Annual Ministers Banquet on April 18, and “bring with him the gift of hope.”
Mr. Cruz announced his presidential bid at Liberty University in Lynchburg, a Christian university founded by televangelist Rev. Jerry Falwell. In his speech, he asked people to “Imagine millions of courageous conservatives rising up,” a theme Mr. Diaz borrowed in his “What You Should Know” missive.
“Imagine Ted Cruz coming to the South Bronx where there are many of Hispanic Evangelical Churches that are willing to stand together for liberty—to encourage us and let us know that he is one of us,” Mr. Diaz wrote. “Imagine Ted Cruz being willing to break another rule and come to the South Bronx to show his respect for our Black and Hispanic communities, and also to break bread with our Evangelical leaders.”
In addition to his socially conservative views, the flamboyant Mr. Diaz is also known for his penchant for cowboy hats—which would perhaps help Mr. Cruz, who represents Texas, feel more at home in the South Bronx.
Mr. Diaz’s son, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., had a bit of a spat with Mr. Cruz when the Texan knocked the Bronx while discussing immigration.
Like many GOP presidential contenders, Mr. Cruz may not pull a ton of votes from New York City, but he is looking to the Big Apple to raise cash—he met with Sheldon Adelson among others in November. He also has not been shy about reaching out to religious groups: on that November trip, he spoke at Mort Klein’s Zionist Organization of America dinner.
People might just get surprised by some things Cruz does. And who he might pull in as a voter. This might get fun. If we are lucky they might pop a critical vessel.
I think Cruz will do well with that population of Hispanics, I hope that he can squeeze it in.
great idea... this is the kind of outreach the GOP has not been good at... hope Ted accepts the invitation...
This dog will hunt
[this is the kind of outreach the GOP has not been good at]
If anyone can inspire, it’s Ted.
Do it, Senator Cruz! You are an exceptionally intelligent individual who is more than capable of expressing yourself in practically any setting and I see no downside accepting this proposition, schedule permitting.
Golden opportunity Mr. Cruz, imo. Go there, talk to them just the way you always do. They’re well aware they’ve been scrood by every Democrat in memory, including DiBlasio and Cuomo, not just 0bama.
Much to gain and nothing to lose, IMHO. Go for it, Ted!
This would be awesome. Conservatism needs to be displayed in all it’s strength and wisdom to these communities. Please do it Ted!
Does not compute: If he's for abortion, he's not a conservative or a pastor. If he's against killing babies, he's not a democrat.
I want Sen Cruz to come and visit me in Central Texas.
How does it feel to want?
Oh, wait! He DID come visit me in Central Texas, in the Fall of 2012. I enjoyed meeting him, too.
Oh, Snap! I guess you aren’t as special as I am, Sr. Diaz...
Of course, maybe I could read the article before posting, although that’s definitely not a requirement here.....
Apparently the RATS already have and are terrorized by the reality.
So Diaz wants Cruz to visit the South Bronx. A great opportunity for Cruz, as he can see for himself what the policies of Diaz and his fellow Hispanic and African American, democRATS all, have done to this once great area. The corrupt RATS have conspired to destroy practically every major city in the country and continue to do so.
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