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Democrats root for Ted Cruz to win Republican nomination (Supposedly fear Jeb Bush)
MarketWatch ^ | May 27, 2015 | Robert Schroeder

Posted on 05/27/2015 10:05:25 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Democrats hope for Ted Cruz, but fear Jeb Bush.

The Hill surveyed Democratic lawmakers, former members and strategists, and found they are rooting for Cruz to win the Republican presidential nomination. Jeb Bush, meanwhile, is the 2016 candidate Democrats fear the most. Why Cruz? Democrats think the Texas senator, a conservative firebrand, would alienate independent voters, propel liberals to the polls and give their party the best shot at picking up congressional seats in next year’s election. Bush, meanwhile, would be a tougher opponent since he is a former governor from a political dynasty who can raise hundreds of millions of dollars and appeal more strongly to women and independent voters.

I’m listening: Hillary Clinton is bringing what the New York Times calls a wonkish intensity to her campaign events as she gets re-involved in domestic politics after her stint as secretary of state. Clinton, the frontrunner for the Democrats’ presidential nomination, is clearly most comfortable devising and thinking about policy, and that has given her a way to interact with voters. The Times writes there isn’t a lot of I-feel-your-pain hugging at campaign events, but the former first lady arrives at roundtables armed with specific data points.

Excited about Sanders: Meet the people who believe Bernie Sanders can save America....

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TOPICS: Campaign News; Issues; Parties
KEYWORDS: bush; cruz; democrats; jebbush; tedcruz
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I call bologna. Ted Cruz has already raised North of $100 million, and these so-called "experts" would know that better than anyone.
1 posted on 05/27/2015 10:05:25 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Reverse psychology.


2 posted on 05/27/2015 10:06:42 AM PDT by bgill (CDC site, "we still do not know exactly how people are infected with Ebola")
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The Dhimmicraps always claim to be scared of the one they really want Republicans to nominate, and vice versa. Remember how they couldn’t wait to run against Reagan?

So: Democrats root for Jeb Bush to win Republican nomination (fear Ted Cruz)


3 posted on 05/27/2015 10:07:26 AM PDT by TBP (Obama lies, Granny dies.)
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They're pulling the same old sh*t.

No one has ever fallen for it, its just meant to provide cover for the GOPe: "Sure he's not the most conservative, but Jeb can WIN, doncha know"

4 posted on 05/27/2015 10:08:43 AM PDT by skeeter
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

methinks thou doth protest too much


5 posted on 05/27/2015 10:09:06 AM PDT by V_TWIN
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Be careful what you wish for!


6 posted on 05/27/2015 10:10:06 AM PDT by TexasRepublic (Socialism is the gospel of envy and the religion of thieves)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Just as long as they don’t throw us into the briar patch, it’ll be OK.


7 posted on 05/27/2015 10:10:36 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Reverse-reverse psychology has been added to their repertoire of tricks, apparently.


8 posted on 05/27/2015 10:11:03 AM PDT by Gaffer
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To: bgill

[ Reverse psychology. ]

More like the Dems using: Perverse Psychopathy


9 posted on 05/27/2015 10:12:50 AM PDT by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Brer Rabbit tactic. Ted Cruz is their nightmare and Jeb is their dream opposition.


10 posted on 05/27/2015 10:12:54 AM PDT by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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To: TBP

Big BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!


11 posted on 05/27/2015 10:16:55 AM PDT by Maris Crane
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To: 2ndDivisionVet; Kale; Jarhead9297; COUNTrecount; notaliberal; DoughtyOne; MountainDad; ...
    Ted Cruz Ping!

    If you want on/off this ping list, please let me know.
    Please beware, this is a high-volume ping list!

    CRUZ or LOSE!

12 posted on 05/27/2015 10:19:13 AM PDT by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: bgill

Exactly.


13 posted on 05/27/2015 10:24:29 AM PDT by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

A visual representation of what they’re trying to do.

http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2015/05/27/126886404/miguel-cabreras-failed-hidden-ball-trick-is-a-valiant-effort?partnerId=as_mlb_20150527_46507346&adbid=603554071245533184&adbpl=tw&adbpr=241544156


14 posted on 05/27/2015 10:26:38 AM PDT by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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Democrats root for Ted Cruz to win Republican nomination (Supposedly fear Jeb Bush)

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Yeah, well Operation Chaos was to root for Obama (like he ever had a chance) and not Hillary who was the heir apparent.

How’d THAT work out?


15 posted on 05/27/2015 10:30:49 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (With Great Freedom comes Great Responsibility.)
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The performance of nominal Republicans in the House and Senate present the Democrats with their best shot at picking up seats in 2016. I expect them to get a majority in the House and, well, I don’t know what the percentages are of Republican seats to Democrat seats up for election. I expect the Democrats to keep all their own and to win a big percentage of the contested Republican seats. Millions of welfare receiving newly ex-illegal citizens proclaimed by fiat will ensure that whatever Democrat is nominated will be the next President. I expect a total Democrat Congress and Presidency and, soon enough, Supreme Court after 2016.


16 posted on 05/27/2015 10:35:39 AM PDT by arthurus (It's true!)
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Why Cruz? Democrats think the Texas senator, a conservative firebrand, would alienate independent voters, propel liberals to the polls and give their party the best shot at picking up congressional seats in next year’s election.”

I “think” this might actually be true.

But I don’t care. Still with Cruz.

It “might” also be the case that there are even more conservatives out there who will show up for Cruz.

I don’t pretend to know. But the days of calculation have to end. Because it has gotten us nowhere.


17 posted on 05/27/2015 10:56:24 AM PDT by ConservativeDude
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

BS! They want bush!


18 posted on 05/27/2015 11:19:06 AM PDT by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
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Hey, as long as a “poll” was conducted, this has to be true. / end sarcasm


19 posted on 05/27/2015 11:22:56 AM PDT by Moorings
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Rats fear that the Jebster may beat H! for the Rat nomination.


20 posted on 05/27/2015 11:25:30 AM PDT by Paladin2
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