[VinL]

Two other influential endorsements are possible to capture later this fall: Rep. Steve King and Bob Vander Plaats, the president The Family Leader, which advocates for social-conservative causes.

"I think he is the only candidate in the race who could potentially get both of those endorsements," Deace argued.

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IMO, he's already got Vander Plaats & King, it's just timing as to the announcement---and- Cruz takes Iowa.

[Isara]

Join Ted Cruz In Iowa! (Oct 12 - 14: 11 towns in 3 days)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3344588/posts

[alloysteel]

Bravely, and somewhat polished, but is it enough to overcome what is definitely a problem with being sufficiently unique to gain the attention of the Iowa caucus members?

Lacking the star power of The Donald, and the “Our-black-guy-is-better-than-your-black-guy” appeal of Gentle Ben, and the lady parts of iCarly, Ted Cruz is going to have to appeal to reason, and that has been in short supply all over the world.

I kind of like Ted Cruz, but....

[SamAdams76]

For those visiting the Cruz headquarters in Urbandale, I highly recommend having dinner at the Machine Shed Restaurant over on Hickman Road (hard by I-80/I-35). I recommend the bacon wrapped filet mignon with a Bacon Bloody Martini.

Yes, I said Bacon Bloody Martini.

[jjotto]

Steve Deace’ radio show does NOT reach a ‘large swath’ of Iowa. That was years ago. AFAIK, he’s carried on just one small local station in Iowa.

[cripplecreek]

Iowa draws nearer.

I hate that it plays such a big part but for now it does.

[Isara]

From Ted Cruz's interview this morning, he said that his campaign has county chairmen in all 171 counties in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada!

Ted Cruz on the Frank Beckmann Show (audio)

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