Posted on 04/01/2016 4:30:57 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
US Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Ted Cruz has dropped out of the nomination race to run for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Cruz, who is trailing Donald Trump in the Republican delegate count, made the surprise announcement during a rally in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
“Your average Republican voter may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer,” Cruz said. “But I’m beginning to realize that even Republican voters aren’t stupid enough to vote for a Canadian Latino running on an anti-immigration platform.”
The Senator from Texas claimed that he is the kind of leader that the Tories need.
“We need leaders who will stand unapologetically in defense of marriage.” Cruz said.
When asked by reporters whether his renunciation of Canadian citizen would make him ineligible to run for the leadership of the Conservative Party, Cruz replied that it should pose no problem.
“A Canadian, is a Canadian is a Canadian,” the Calgary-born Cruz said.
There was mixed reaction from the Tories to Cruz’s announcement.
“Sen. Cruz is a religious fundamentalist of questionable character who pledges allegiance to the US flag,” Conservative interim leader Rona Ambrose said. “I believe he’s well suited to lead our party.”
“Sen. Cruz appeala to the creationists, homophobes, and climate deniers,” Jason Kenney, widely expected to throw his hat in the ring, said. “In other words, he’ll be identical to every other Conservative leadership candidate.”
Cruz’s departure means that the Republican contest will be head-to-head between billionaire Donald Trump and Ohio Governor John Kasich.
Trump thanked Cruz for “doing the wise thing” by dropping out of the race.
“Part of being a winner is knowing when enough is enough,” Trump said. “Sometimes you have to give up the fight and walk away, and move on to something that’s more productive.”
You gonna claim refugee status?
Never been to Canada. Have you?
‘Ello Guvner.
In a related story, Donld J Trump was crowned King of Scotland and also withdrew from the US Presidential race, leaving Ohio Governor John Kasich as the presumptive GOP nominee.
Hummm very interesting. Posted on ? Oh ! April 1st.
Yes I have. Thinking about going back. Flee this third world craphole and claim refugee status up there.
But since Ted is still running for election albeit some where else you could tag along and STILL BE his campaign manager on Free Republic!
Prolly wouldn't have to claim refugee status unless you try to come back.
LOL
....aaaand CruzCanuck is going to convert Canada to Seven Mountain Dominionisst Church he is prophet of.
Do all you 2015 & 2016 sign-ups work in the same room or do they allow you to post from Mom’s basement? What’s the pay like? Are there benefits?
What does a sign up date have to do with anything? And leave mom out of this. Or I AM telling mom. LOL
Its April 2nd in Australia, so this must be factual!
I’ve enjoyed both of my extended visits to Canada.
It’s a beautiful country. Canadians should be proud of their country.
They should also, like the USA should, get rid of their anchor baby laws.
Not until after Ted wins the WH. 2nd is way too busy right now anchoring Ted's campaign here, baby.
Canada is beautiful country and has more lakes than Carter has little liver pills. :-)) After visiting Canada one summer fishing as far north as the roads would take us (Cranberry Portage, Manitoba, coming back into the states, a sign seen along the highway “DRINK CANADA DRY” after seeing the advertisement sign, mom immediately said ‘NOT likely’ :-)
Caught the largest Northern Pike, the largest fish ever caught personally until deep sea fishing on the Texas coast line, Corpus? where a large mahi-mahi was hooked. When cleaned it was more than we could eat and the captain of the boat was given some of the fresh catch to take home for dinner that evening. Walleyes are big up north as well. Fighters and a thrill to hook. Some northern fishare so spirited, when threaded on a rope stringer will attempt to gnaw thru the fiber in an attempt to free themselves. The best fishing ever was done in Canada. Something to remember.
None of the above has anything at all to do with April Fool.
The Cruz story almost caught me asleep as well.
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