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GOP Debate Winner: Ted Cruz
Legal Insurrection ^
| 1/14/16
| William A. Jacobson
Posted on 01/14/2016 8:26:07 PM PST by libbylu
Tonight’s GOP debate was Ted Cruz’s night. He went right after Donald Trump multiple times, but in a way that came across as forceful and informed, but not nasty. He also fended off a pretty vigorous attack from Marco Rubio. His strongest points came early and against Trump, when the audience would be the largest.
Trump was runner-up. He had a good moment on Cruz’s slam on “NY Values,†but I’m not sure how defending NY values plays outside NY. His performance will confirm pre-existing views of him.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: New York; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2016election; alsoranteddy; cruz; cruz4dogcatcher; election2016; legalinsurrection; newyork; tedcruz; texas; trump; williamajacobson
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:26:07 PM PST
by
libbylu
To: libbylu
Ted did good and showed that he did earn his debate chops and rightfully earned his accolades!
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:27:02 PM PST
by
GraceG
(Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
To: libbylu
3
posted on
01/14/2016 8:28:02 PM PST
by
DoughtyOne
((It's beginning to look like "Morning in America" again. Comment on YouTube under Trump Free Ride.))
To: libbylu
Trump won. Cruz insulted the entire state of New York.
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:28:08 PM PST
by
BAW
(It's gunna be YUGE.)
To: libbylu
I especially liked the birther slapdown.
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:28:08 PM PST
by
cripplecreek
(Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
To: libbylu
... It not only was Cruz’s strongest moment in any debate, it was Trump’s weakest moment yet.
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:28:23 PM PST
by
libbylu
(Cruz: The truth with a smile.)
To: libbylu
I was at a debate watching “party” in my dorm building and Cruz’s answers convinced a few people. This one guy who was sitting near me was incredibly impressed with his tax plan and said as much to me. Nobody liked Trump, however. A few were impressed with Carson for some reason..
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:29:50 PM PST
by
Politicalkiddo
("If this poor life of mine could save you, [my country] how willingly would I make the sacrifice!")
To: libbylu
Cruz was well-prepared. But his opponents need to remind the audience that Cruz was a national debating champion. I am amazed no one ever brings this up to increase expectations for Cruz. However, Cruz marred his otherwise strong rebuttal on NBC by bringing Trump's mother into it. Now Heidi Cruz is a big concern for conservatives, given her tenue with Goldman Sachas as one of only a few dozen managing directors, and career in the GOPe. But Trump didn't bring her up. Seemed a bit off to me.
Cruz lost on his NY slam. Trump could have buried him by promising to WIN New York...something only he has any hope of doing.
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:29:59 PM PST
by
montag813
To: BAW
Drudge poll shows Trump won 2 to one over Cruz.
To: libbylu
Blog Loser: some guy named willy jacobson. who? exactly.
10
posted on
01/14/2016 8:30:22 PM PST
by
patq
To: libbylu
Damn straight. Cruz was great!
11
posted on
01/14/2016 8:30:32 PM PST
by
teg_76
To: BAW
Cruz won. Trump is a petulant child who has to have his way or he will take his toys and go home. He is angry.
12
posted on
01/14/2016 8:31:11 PM PST
by
shankbear
(The tree of Liberty appears to be perishing because there are few patriots willing to refresh it.)
To: BAW
Trump won this — go look at the instant polls. HUGE!! HE IS OUR NEW PRESIDENT! Thank you America!!!!
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:31:23 PM PST
by
WENDLE
(Trump is not bought . He is no puppet.)
To: libbylu
Not everyone in New York are Leftists. There are many Conservatives, just not enough to win election. Its the same with California, I think Conservatives make up 30% of the population in these blue states. They’re large, but not large enough
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:31:38 PM PST
by
4rcane
To: libbylu
Anything short of a knockout against Trump means nothing changes...Trump goes into Iowa even-odds, then sweeps the rest (regardless of Iowa results).
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:31:44 PM PST
by
BobL
(Who cares? He's going to build a wall and stop this invasion.)
To: Sasparilla
Drudge has become a toxic dump site at best.
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:32:08 PM PST
by
shankbear
(The tree of Liberty appears to be perishing because there are few patriots willing to refresh it.)
To: BAW
Is that the same state that a republican hasn’t won since Reagan?
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:32:21 PM PST
by
EQAndyBuzz
(Jews for Cruz)
To: Sasparilla
TRUMP 57.49% (63,586 votes)
CRUZ 29.76% (32,914 votes)
RUBIO 6.39% (7,072 votes)
CHRISTIE 1.84% (2,031 votes)
KASICH 1.62% (1,788 votes)
BUSH 1.49% (1,653 votes)
CARSON 1.41% (1,554 votes)
Total Votes: 110,598
To: libbylu
Trump wanted Cruz as his VP.
That's why he has been so nice to Cruz.
What is a man to do when he knows more substantially about what is truly important and your boss is a blowhard?
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posted on
01/14/2016 8:32:41 PM PST
by
Slyfox
(Ted Cruz does not need the presidency - the presidency needs Ted Cruz)
To: GraceG
Imagine his debates with Hillary.
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