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Bob Dole really, really doesn’t like Ted Cruz
The Washington Post's The Fix ^ | December 8, 2015 | Chris Cillizza

Posted on 12/08/2015 3:42:45 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

On MSNBC's "Andrea Mitchell Reports" Tuesday, the veteran anchor sat down with former Senate majority leader and 1996 Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole to talk, ostensibly, about the current state of his party and the rise of Donald Trump. But the Kansas Republican had something else on his mind. And that something else was how much he dislikes Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.

In a question about what Dole makes of Trump, the former Senate leader quickly turned matters to Cruz. "He's not traditional Republican conservative," Dole said of the Texan. "Achievements are shutting down the government twice, and calling the Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, a liar on the Senate floor. It violates the rules of the Senate. And he doesn't have a single Senate supporter."

Later, Mitchell probed as to whether Dole could or would vote for Trump next November. Dole said he would because he can't bring himself to vote for Hillary Clinton. Then she asked about Cruz, and Dole joked, "I might oversleep that day," before adding: " 'Cause he used to make these speeches. 'Remember President Dole, do you remember President McCain.' The inference was that we were all a bunch of liberals, and only he is a true conservative. And he uses the word 'conservative' more than he ever uses the word 'Republican.' So, it would be difficult." (continued)

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TOPICS: Kansas; Campaign News; Issues; Parties
KEYWORDS: cruz; dole; tedcruz; trump
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To: Steely Tom
He lost because he didn't fight. He didn't even seem to think he should fight.

So THAT's the campaign strategy Romney followed!

21 posted on 12/08/2015 3:51:09 PM PST by COBOL2Java (I'll vote for Jeb when Terri Schiavo endorses him.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

He looked like a QUEEN!!!! He had on more make-up that UNCLE MILTIE BERLE when he was posing as a WOMAN!!! GO AWAY BOB DOLE, you LOSER!!


22 posted on 12/08/2015 3:51:29 PM PST by Ann Archy (ABORTION....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I doubt it, Vet, for no one cares what this old man thinks. This springs from his own senile mind, he’s clearly offended by Cruz having pointed out that he (Dole) lost to Clinton.


23 posted on 12/08/2015 3:51:31 PM PST by Impy (They pull a knife, you pull a gun. That's the CHICAGO WAY, and that's how you beat the rats!)
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To: All

In my country, dole is a term for unemployment insurance.

I guess it’s all about the same thing then.


24 posted on 12/08/2015 3:51:33 PM PST by Peter ODonnell (Time to put the government in Cruz control, it's not meant to be huge)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Mr. Dole, next time you miss a dose of your meds, DO NOT double up! Vivid delusions of one’s vastly inflated importance are part of the side effects.
Your full kettle of Sleepytime Tea should be coming on a tray just about now.


25 posted on 12/08/2015 3:52:08 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Tijeras_Slim

LOL


26 posted on 12/08/2015 3:52:18 PM PST by laplata ( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Bob viagra on the dole? lol I had to vote for him because it was his turn. Not any more.


27 posted on 12/08/2015 3:53:10 PM PST by US_MilitaryRules (The last suit you wear has no pockets!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

He’s 92.


28 posted on 12/08/2015 3:53:37 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

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Dole wouldn’t have said a word, were it not for the fact that the Cruz tsunami is rolling over them.
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29 posted on 12/08/2015 3:53:58 PM PST by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

I respect him for his service in the Army and his taking wounds while there. That’s about it.


30 posted on 12/08/2015 3:54:40 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (TED CRUZ. You can help: https://donate.tedcruz.org/c/FBTX0095/)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

So 20 years have passed and NOW Andrea Mitchell and her douche network care what Dole has to say? This couldn’t be more obvious - just another hit piece on a Republican.


31 posted on 12/08/2015 3:55:40 PM PST by Lizavetta
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Mr. 3rd person is still alive? Maybe there is some formaldehyde in that Viagra.


32 posted on 12/08/2015 3:56:21 PM PST by catfish1957 (I display the Confederate Battle Flag with pride in honor of my brave ancestors who fought w/ valor)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I have always felt that a politician is to be judged by the animosities he excites among his opponents.
~ Winston Churchill ~


33 posted on 12/08/2015 3:56:45 PM PST by glasseye
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

It’s got me questioning why the disinterest in Trump. Is he already over and we just don’t know it? Or has the ostracization from the general discourse started?


34 posted on 12/08/2015 3:56:49 PM PST by Fhios (The world holds its breath for the 2016 U.S election. White knuckles gripping the handrails.)
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To: gspurlock
LOL - So they will have to hold their noses and vote for someone they really don't like? Fancy that.

Well, they tried it in '08 and '12. I guess they figure third time's a charm?

Fool me once, shame on you!

Fool me twice, shame on me!

No


35 posted on 12/08/2015 3:56:57 PM PST by COBOL2Java (I'll vote for Jeb when Terri Schiavo endorses him.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“He’s not traditional Republican conservative,” Dole said of the Texan.

...

Thank God. And Bob Dole not liking him is an endorsement to me.


36 posted on 12/08/2015 3:57:22 PM PST by Moonman62 (The US has become a government with a country, rather than a country with a government.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Senator Bob Dole is one of the reasons the country is in the s—hole.

As long as the government is passing bills, spending money, screwing the nation and getting its butt kissed, then men like Senator Bob Dole are happy as can be.


37 posted on 12/08/2015 3:57:32 PM PST by Fightin Whitey
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Who cares what the has been, and never was, Bob Dole has to say? Just another worthless and corrupt politician.


38 posted on 12/08/2015 3:57:32 PM PST by mulligan (I)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Yet another reason to like Cruz!!!


39 posted on 12/08/2015 3:58:12 PM PST by piytar (http://www.truthrevolt.org/videos/bill-whittle-number-one-bullet)
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To: Lizavetta

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>> “ just another hit piece on a Republican.” <<

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Not just any Republican, but the only one they fear.
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40 posted on 12/08/2015 3:58:28 PM PST by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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