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Wall Street Journal: Cruz’s closeness to Trump reveals ‘lack of character’
The Dallas Morning News' Trail Blazers ^ | July 20, 2015 | Sylvan Lane

Posted on 07/20/2015 7:28:48 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

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To: VinL
He did not have to say anything, but saying "he is proud to serve in along side him (McCain)" was way to much.

So is Ted proud to serve along side McCain when McCain called Ted a "Wacko Bird"? Or is he proud to serve with McCain when McCain calls Trump supporters "crazies". Or maybe Ted is proud to serve with McCain when McCain is arming ISIS in Syria, or seeking to install the moslem brotherhood in Egypt. Or maybe Ted is proud to stand with McCain as McCain sells out the country to the Chamber of (cheap labor) Commerce. Oh I know, Ted is proud to serve with the man that calls the folks that elected Ted "Tea Party Hobbits".

61 posted on 07/20/2015 8:49:26 AM PDT by jpsb (Believe nothing until it has been officially denied)
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To: Hiro Protaginast
“Mr. Cruz recently released a book whose main theme is an attack on other Republicans,” wrote the editorial board.

The WSJ likes the effectiveness of RINOs in funding 0bama's socialism SO MUCH that this is their indictment of Cruz?

That Cruz opposes 0bama actually?

WSJ's closeness to 0bama reveals 'lack of character'.

62 posted on 07/20/2015 8:51:27 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (WSJs approval of law-breaking and disdain for the Bill of Rights reveals anti-American principles)
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To: House Atreides

I dumped this open borders rag about 5 years ago....could not stand it any longer.


63 posted on 07/20/2015 8:52:39 AM PDT by LongWayHome
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To: conservativejoy

If Trump/Cruz/Palin/Paul/Lee/Sessions would start a political party the GOP is the third party.


64 posted on 07/20/2015 8:52:50 AM PDT by jpsb (Believe nothing until it has been officially denied)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
This is reminiscent of the detestable "Dr. Srangelove" Charles Krauthammer who lied on FoxNews about the "Cruz/Trump position".

This POS sought (at globalist Roger Ailes's behest, I'm sure) to tie Cruz to Trump simply because Cruz refused to denounce Trump.

65 posted on 07/20/2015 8:55:33 AM PDT by Dr. Thorne (The night is far spent, the day is at hand.- Romans 13:12)
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To: TigersEye

I truly believe that if Trump were not in the race, the media/left/Obama Inc worshipers would be going after Cruz even more viciously.


66 posted on 07/20/2015 8:57:10 AM PDT by austinaero
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To: Duchess47

“I listened closely to what Trump said and he did not say McCain was not a war hero. However, this is a free country and Mr. Trump has the right to say whatever he believes”.
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As for the first part of your comment, Cruz couldn’t have so replied because Donald DID SAY that McCain was not a war hero, lest there would be no controversy. Eh? (Yes, Donald did ultimately back down and say that McCain was a war hero.)

In the end, both Trump and Cruz both said McCain was a war hero.

Additionally, unlike the others, Cruz did not denounce Trump or call upon him to apologize— which is why Cruz is being criticized by the WSJ.

For those who dislike Cruz, find another reason to come down on him-— here, he’s been the only GOP guy not to abandon Trump and he’s taking hits for it.


67 posted on 07/20/2015 8:58:12 AM PDT by VinL (It is better to suffer every wrong, then to consent to wrong.)
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To: jpsb

He did not have to say anything, but saying “he is proud to serve in along side him (McCain)” was way to much [sic]
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Both Trump and Cruz ultimately identified John McCain to be an American war hero. Accepting their affirmations, why then would someone not be proud to serve along side an American war hero?

You target policy differences— that’s a different matter. Ted Cruz has consistently opposed McCain on policy.

Ted Cruz is a gentleman, an attorney and an accomplished debater. Such a person does not engage in ad hominem against his adversaries, he solely defeats them in substantive debate.


68 posted on 07/20/2015 9:12:15 AM PDT by VinL (It is better to suffer every wrong, then to consent to wrong.)
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To: jpsb

Trump’s number one priority is himself. The guy was all for Hillary when it was expedient for him.

Trump is a demagogue, and if you really think all his blustering will result in anything then you’re in for a rude awakening.


69 posted on 07/20/2015 9:17:20 AM PDT by Shadow44
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To: austinaero

I believe that too. Absolutely!


70 posted on 07/20/2015 9:18:06 AM PDT by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason and rule of law. Prepare!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

When the establishment buys Bush’s nomination (and they will) and Cruz wholeheartedly endorses him, will everyone admit we have a system that won’t allow a real conservative to rise in leadership? At that point, we can start effectively dealing with the problem.


71 posted on 07/20/2015 9:21:44 AM PDT by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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To: Paulie
Pretty much. The WSJ has always been a GOPe lapdog cum open borders/amnesty advocates. They are crying because Ted Cruz attacked the craven, unprincipled GOPe vermin on his book, but won't attack Trump? Well, TOUGH!
72 posted on 07/20/2015 9:23:27 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: VinL
He kissed John McCain a$$, spin all you want, he's an a$$ kisser and we need a fighter. I am sick and tried of electing people to federal positions that WILL NOT FIGHT THE COMMUNISTS like Harry Reid and John McCain.

At least Trump fights.

73 posted on 07/20/2015 9:24:52 AM PDT by jpsb (Believe nothing until it has been officially denied)
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To: okie01

South Carolina hates lindsey, and he knows it. He’s gotten re-elected through party machinations and manipulations. SC republicans would vote for trump just to spite LG.


74 posted on 07/20/2015 9:25:42 AM PDT by Mamzelle
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To: demshateGod

Palin endorsed McCain in his next senate run. Remember? I’m sure Ron Reagan endorsed Jerry Ford in 1976.


75 posted on 07/20/2015 9:26:24 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (You can help: https://donate.tedcruz.org/c/FBTX0095/)
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To: Shadow44

All my awakenings have been rude. When Mitch and BooHoo sold us out this winter and spring—I’m ready to vote for Hillary if Jeb gets the nom


76 posted on 07/20/2015 9:27:22 AM PDT by Mamzelle
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Cruz is a gentleman


77 posted on 07/20/2015 9:32:13 AM PDT by rrrod (Just an old guy with a gun in his pocket.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Reeson, Weakly Standard, National Purview, The Wall Street Urinal—all the liberal fagazines are stepping up.


78 posted on 07/20/2015 9:34:55 AM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

For that, I will never vote for Sarah Palin for any office. I would hope that Reagan, seeing where the country is now, would be smart enough to at least withhold his endorsement. Perhaps if he had ran third party back then, we’d have a party who represents conservatives today.

It’s one thing to give up and say, “all we’re ever going to get is an R who’s a little bit worse than the Rat, so we’d better pull the lever every election.” I reject that. If Cruz won’t, then he’s part of the problem. His vote for McConnell, TPA, and the Corker bill tells me a lot.


79 posted on 07/20/2015 9:36:10 AM PDT by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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To: BipolarBob

And what if Bush wins the nomination? With no third party option, we’re 100% certain to have Bush or Clinton as president.


80 posted on 07/20/2015 9:41:21 AM PDT by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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