Bob Dole Endorses Jeb Bush, and Knocks Ted Cruz

The New York Times' First Draft ^ | November 11, 2015 | Maggie Haberman

[2ndDivisionVet]

Former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas endorsed Jeb Bush for president on Wednesday, saying he believed that the former Florida governor was the best qualified candidate — and also making clear that he still held a grudge against Senator Ted Cruz of Texas.

The endorsement, timed for Veterans Day — Mr. Dole fought in World War II — was announced by Mr. Bush’s campaign. But NBC News, in a brief interview with Mr. Dole, the Republican nominee for president in 1996, had cool words for only one candidate.

“I think he’s the most qualified, and we need somebody with experience and there are a lot of good candidates — I like nearly all of them,” Mr. Dole said of Mr. Bush and the rest of the field, before quietly adding, “Except Cruz.”(continued)

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Bob Dole endorsed Jeb! Bob Dole says Jeb is the only one who can win. Bob Dole says we must moderate.

Bod Dole. Bob Dole. Bob Dole.

[Kenny]

We were going to Atlantic City one day and there was a billboard of some guy from the 50’s. Ad said xx LIVE!

I turned to my daughter and said “Or is he?”

Same feeling with Dole.

[MileHi]

I remember when I liked Bob. Long time ago now.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Sen. Cruz’s criticism of Sen. Dole’s Presidential candidacy was entirely on point. Dole ran a poor campaign, period.

[tallyhoe]

Maybe Bob will OD on Viagra!!!

[beethovenfan]

Dole never did like conservatives.

[Chickensoup]

Bob Dole, huh?

Boy Bush has the most political tin-ear ever.

[The_Media_never_lie]

Bob Dole was always very high on Bob Dole.

[cpdiii]

Good enough for me. If dole does not like Cruz I know I like Cruz.

[freedumb2003]

>>Bod Dole. Bob Dole. Bob Dole.<<

Kiss of death.

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

Bob Dole had a remarkable record in World War II.

Since then, not so much.

[utahagen]

Bob Dole is still alive?

[BubbaBasher]

That should put the nail in Jeb’s coffin.

[98ZJ USMC]

Bob Dole had a remarkable record in World War II.

Since then, not so much.


I'll never say a word to disparage him, except to say:

You're nuts.

[RginTN]

Bob Dole lost.

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

Really? You think he was effective in the field of politics?

I voted for him in 1996...it got us all nowhere.

I would never disparage his service in World War II. As I said, his military service was remarkable.

[eyedigress]

Bob Dole should lay off the Viagra. It is affecting his New World Order brain.

I don’t need that anywhere near me.

[Lurkinanloomin]

Just the shot in the arm Yeb!’s campaign needed.

[rockrr]

Yea, he’s sure to rocket to the top now

/s