Jeff Sessions: "Cruz stood with me"

The Howie Carr Show ^

[dschapin]

Please listen to Jeff Sessions defense of Ted Cruz on the Howie Carr Show today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Nnt_obTRM&feature=youtu.be

[South40]

Ummm, just a few years ago, Trump was on the record in favor of an assault weapons ban and increasing the waiting period for all other guns.

He also praised as "Brilliant" former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg for his efforts to use his millions to take guns from law-abiding citizens. And he did that in 2013.

Of course he has a differing opinion now when he's trying to get the conservative vote, but given his long record of being anti gun, he cannot be believed.

[Carry_Okie]

No, Cruz is only responsible for his actions and votes.

You don't get it. Cruz voted for the TPA because he knows that it won't pass in this Senate as negotiated by Commander Xero. That means that if Cruz or any Republican is elected, he will then have the opportunity to negotiate a better deal and present it to the Senate. It's a term of authorization to the Presidency in principle that in effect does not apply to Obama. It's represents an opportunity to undo much of the damage done by prior agreements. That was the reason for the vote.

[dynoman]

Trump has no political record. He says that himself, that he’s been a politician for a few months. His kids and executives are in a position to run his business now so he’s free to run. For more read post 167.

[JoSixChip]

Trump was not only a democrat, but one for 8 years.

Based on the info traderrob provided, I must concede that is true. And although I was aware that Trump was once a democrat (as was Reagan) I was not aware it was that recently. I am working on a response and will post it to you soon. I need to look into this a bit and I can only do so much while I am at work.

[dynoman]

Explaining Why Trump Will be President- Up Close & Personal
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3373726/posts

[South40]

Cruz voted for the TPA because he knows that it won't pass in this Senate as negotiated by Commander Xero. That means that if Cruz or any Republican is elected, he will then have the opportunity to negotiate a better deal and present it to the Senate. It's a term of authorization to the Presidency in principle that in effect does not apply to Obama. It's represents an opportunity to undo much of the damage done by prior agreements. That was the reason for the vote

Exactly. Well put.

[conservativejoy]

Since he voted against the final bill, get over it. I actually support TPA and it would have been a better bill if Cruz and Sessions amendment on immigration had been adopted.

[okie01]

Excuse me. But who is "they".

And there have to be at least two "theys". The same "they" that gave us Dole, Bush, McNuts and Romney surely isn't the same "they" that is sponsoring Trump.

So exactly who is "they01" and "they02"?

[JoSixChip]

You don't get it. Cruz voted for the TPA because he knows that it won't pass in this Senate as negotiated by Commander Xero. That means that if Cruz or any Republican is elected, he will then have the opportunity to negotiate a better deal and present it to the Senate.

Right because Cruz knows there will not be 50 votes in the Senate and a republican will be elected in 2016. And that makes since to you? The reality is that TPP will almost assuredly pass in the Senate with 50 votes by the end of February and obumber will have his TPP with full Congressional support.

[JoSixChip]

I actually support TPA and it would have been a better bill if Cruz and Sessions amendment on immigration had been adopted.

That's because you don't know what the hell is in it. Cruz ran on a platform to stop obumber. but he has gone out of his way to enable obumber.

[CA Conservative]

Trump has no political record.

No, Trump has a political record. He just doesn't have a record in office. His record are the campaigns he has donated to, the positions he has taken on political issues (economic, social, defense), etc.

- His support of Kelo is part of his political record.
- His donations to Democratic candidates is a part of his political record.
- His support of Planned Parenthood is a part of his political record, etc.

He may not have cast votes in Congress on those issues, but he donated to (or bought) many of the politicians who did. Unfortunately, some of those politicians included Pelosi, Reid and Clinton...

[South40]

Read the thread. The answer you are looking for is in another response.

[dynoman]

What meaning does it have? None that I can see. It would be different if Trump had been a politician, and held an office as a democrat. He never was a full blown democrat like Bernie Sanders or Harry Reid. Trump said he’s always identified with both democrat and republican on different ideals.

Poll: 70% of Republicans Think Trump Will Be Nominee
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/12/11/poll-70-republicans-think-trump-will-nominee/?AID=7236

[conservativejoy]

The entire text of TPA was published here on FR. I know enough about the TPP Bill to know it compromises our sovereignty and opens the floodgates to immigrants. Just a couple of reasons I don’t support it and neither does Cruz.

[dynoman]

He “supported” both. And identified with both. See 184.

[dynoman]

Check out 167 too.

[CA Conservative]

So what? His second amendment position paper is published. He’s mentioned it tens and tens of times at rallies recorded by a dozen media cameras. Do you really think he will go back on it??

I have no reason to believe he wouldn't go back on it if it benefited him in some way. He has shown a propensity for changing his positions quite a bit, which leads me to believe he is not very deeply rooted in those positions.

[dynoman]

Good luck. “Answer” is post 96..

[dynoman]

So you don’t see any sincerity in any of his rally talks, press conferences, or media appearances? None at all?

How much have you watched? Did you watch the videio in 167? Do you really think Trump go back on Jamiel Shaw?

[CA Conservative]

He "supported" both. And identified with both. See 184.

And that is someone we want as the candidate for the Republican party? I thought we were trying to END the "uniparty", not elect someone who represents it...