Posted on 04/07/2016 4:33:38 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
SCOTIA - If we can believe the polls, then Ted Cruz has very little, if any chance of winning New York's GOP Primary, however because the Texas senator is now virtually on the heels of national front runner Donald Trump -- only 3 points behind -- delegates in New York matter.
"At this point I think we're probably looking at an open convention," State Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin (R - Melrose) predicts, "I think anything can change pretty rapidly but that's the way it looks right now."
The overwhelming majority of rally goers at Mekeel Christian Academy in Scotia on Thursday were there to support the man, many of whom believe has the right set of values to overcome the less-than-flattering comments he made about New York values earlier in the campaign.
"As a believer in the sovereignty of God, I believe in who He has chosen for us to be our next president," says Raechelle Peron, of Northville, "And I hope it's Cruz."
"It's good to see a man who knows the constitution, who breathes the constitution, and who has the experience fighting for the rights of little people," say Joanne O'Hara, of Guilderland.
"There's a significant part of the country and it's a silent segment that has not been represented for quite some time," says Lori Dollard, of Voorheesville.
Outside the rally site, there were pockets of opposition: There was a house across the street from the school decked out with a Hillary for President banner; there were several dogs dressed up with Trump signs; there was a man in a lawn chair holding a Trump sign; and there were Bernie Sanders campaign signs as well.
Kaitlin Krauser, one of the Sanders supporters says if she could convince just one of the people to take a look at her candidate, she will have done her job.
Travis Bailor, a Trump supporter, pointed out the race is drawing a lot of people of varying political stripes, because they're "really looking for something different."
When all was said and done, people were just happy to have been a part of the event.
"I'm so excited," said Marie Brooks, of Scotia, "It's history in the making."
As a believer in the sovereignty of God, I believe in who He has chosen for us to be our next president,........................... Yup, 100% Cruzer. The left will eat it up. “See who supports Cruz?” s/
Did he have Amanda passing the collection plate?
And what, pray tell, would the left make of the “sayings” of some Trumpsters on this forum?
I ask other Trumpsters to consider refraining from donating to FR while this never ending barrage from @dv and Steelsfish etc stops. Still a great source for news, the best anywhere. But it’s gotten out of hand. If I have to put up with these guys that’s fine but no money.
Trump will negotiate to make Rubio VP and this is over!!
Funny you should ask that...
spoken like a true 1st amendment guru
If God wanted Cruz to be President he would have made him born in America and eligible.
[I ask other Trumpsters to consider refraining from donating to FR]
That’s disgusting. You’ve been posting on the Free Republic forum since 2008.
So you’re going to go to every thread that Steelfish and I post threatening to withhold your contributions to this site until we’re banned?
Well aren’t you just the arrogant little snot! If you don’t want to read about Ted Cruz perhaps you should refrain from being here.
The left will destroy him .
Spoken like a true self righteous FReeloader. I bet you’ve never donated. At least I didn’t see you on the donor list.
Poor touch-me-not that Toddasaurus has become.
Here’s my post to him.
Oh so now you want to resort to blackmail! This has an echo of what Trump is known to do.
Trumpkins trash Cruz in a tsunami of daily postings including what can be described as pure filth using tabloid stuff from the National Enquirer and Larry Flynt sources, to say nothing of the crude pics of Ted Cruz and Heidi, but a story about Trump declining in the polls in a nationally read newspaper or blog somehow dents your soft and delicate bubble-wrap.
Cruz was called by Rush as the most tested and true conservative in the race who has a legitimate claim to Reagan’s mantle. Mike Levin thinks so as well. Ban their posts too??
Some more interesting news:
Here’s how Ted Cruz could win California
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-skelton-ted-cruz-delegates-20160407-story.html
I’m sure “Little Marco” is sting by the phone looking to be humiliated by Trump.
Actions have consequences as Trump will find out this July, enjoy.
Who’s Mike Levin?
No! No! No! I do not like this at all! Ok so I don’t agree with their candidate right now. Who cares. I like these two a lot and appreciate them here. Free republic is the best website around. I don’t want either banned EVER!!!!!! Let’s just debate. They both debate me often and it makes us all better for it. I will continue to financially support Free Republic.
You're leading a boycott discouraging donations to FreeRepublic, and you are doing that on FreeRepublic?
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