Cruz Challenges Trump to Debate Before Pa. Primary

NBC ^ | 04/20/16 | staff

[winoneforthegipper]

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz tells the media in Hershey, Pa., on Wednesday that rival Donald Trump is "scared" to take part in a debate before Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary.

[COBOL2Java]

Well, if Trump’s already won, which he hasn’t yet, he’s mathematically challenged too. He needs 1237 to win. He won’t get it and Ted’s smart enough to take advantage of that.

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[MichaelCorleone]

Cruzlims truly have a hard time accepting the fact that The Donald resonates with the entire spectrum of the electorate. Rich, poor, white, black, brown, male, female, Christian, atheists, landowners and land renters.

I know it’s painful to face facts sometimes, but try.

For additional help, call: 1-800-CRUZLIM

[avenir]

“The reality show aspect is more important to people.”

As if Ted isn’t working it with his High Dudgeon, lawyer drama schtick.

[euram]

Why would Trump bother debating someone who is only playing the spoiler role, with no chance of actually winning.

[napscoordinator]

I would be pissed at trump if he did such a debate with a jerk who is losing badly. It’d be a complete waste of time for someone who doesn’t even have 1/2 the delegates to 1237 and has a long string of 3rd places. Teds a complete idiot and waste of air. Trump must ignore the sniping dog and concentrate on Hillary. Cruz is dead.

[Fantasywriter]

That was the most timely Dr Seuss quote I’ve ever read.

[chris37]

You are no longer viable, Ted, you’ve been defeated.

Go away before you hurt America.

[scooby321]

Ted your the Debate Champion it just never showed in any of the debates.

I bet you want the neutral Glen Beck , Rush Limbaugh or Mark Levin to moderate the debate?

[COBOL2Java]

Cruzlims truly have a hard time accepting the fact that The Donald resonates with the entire spectrum of the electorate. Rich, poor, white, black, brown, male, female, Christian, atheists, landowners and land renters.

I know it’s painful to face facts sometimes, but try.

For additional help, call: 1-800-CRUZLIM

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[napscoordinator]

Trump debated the weirdo 12 times and won everytime. It’s a waste of time. Why would trump debate a loser?

[hsmomx3]

Another debate. It’s a trap. Cruz wants to put another nail thru Trump. Never, ever would I vote for Ted and Hillary II.

[showme_the_Glory]

Nice twy wittle Teddy. You lose.

[jospehm20]

He does not have to. Cruz will just lie about the ones he does have. There is a youtube video out of Cruz lying about Trump 6 times in 4 minutes during a speech.
Ted Cruz Lies SIX Times in Under Four Minutes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwIHJhtTSLg

[Iowa David]

Trumpspeak
Cruz lying = Cruz disagrees with Trump

[eaglestar]

Trump needs to issue this reply- “Lyen Ted the gig is up. You are no longer viable. Go play ‘I want to be a President’ on someone else’s time.

[inkfarmer]

So...

Trump > Cruz (voters say)

Cruz > Hillary (he says)

Hillary > Trump (ditto)

Huh?

[surroundedbyblue]

Why debate a liar? I’d pass, too, if I was Trump

[moehoward]

Who knew Ted would lose it so quickly after New York. He’s going to be in single digits after next Tuesday.

[Lurkinanloomin]

He seems to have taken lessons in bad acting or bad acting lessons, he just comes across as phony.

[A CA Guy]

Why debate someone already mathematically eliminated who only draws 22 people
?