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Bob Dole Endorses Jeb Bush, and Knocks Ted Cruz
The New York Times' First Draft ^ | November 11, 2015 | Maggie Haberman

Posted on 11/11/2015 4:50:55 PM PST by 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)

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Campaign News; Parties
KEYWORDS: bobdole; bush; cruz; tedcruz
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"I'm Bob Dole and I want to talk to you about erectile disfun.... eh... I mean I support Yeb, ah... Erectile Bush, ... I mean Bob Bush, no no .. Jeb Bush for President."

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"Bob Dole says vote for Bob Bush for President.. Jeb Bush for President."

21 posted on 11/11/2015 5:43:57 PM PST by StormEye
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Thanks Bob. That further confirms for me that Cruz is the man for the job!


22 posted on 11/11/2015 5:48:07 PM PST by diamond6 (Behold this Heart which has so loved men!" Jesus to St. Margaret Mary)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Kiss of death.


23 posted on 11/11/2015 5:50:38 PM PST by meatloaf
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To: utahagen

I wondered the same thing. He’s 92 years old.


24 posted on 11/11/2015 5:51:48 PM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

This is the same Dole who once endorsed Viagra as well? What a real let down!! He must have felt Jib-Jeb needed a well deserved pick-me-up. GO CRUZ!!


25 posted on 11/11/2015 5:53:55 PM PST by V K Lee (u TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP to TRIUMPH Follow the lead MAKE AMERICA GREAT)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
He was Senate Majority Leader when Newt was Speaker. Newt tagged him "Tax Collector for the Welfare State."

He probably wouldn't support Newt, either.

26 posted on 11/11/2015 6:01:10 PM PST by gogeo (If you are Tea Party, the GOPee does not want you.)
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To: 2nd Amendment; 2ndDivisionVet; alstewartfan; altura; azkathy; aposiopetic; AUTiger83; arderkrag; ...
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27 posted on 11/11/2015 6:01:56 PM PST by erod (Chicago Conservative | Cruz or Lose!)
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To: MileHi

Dole is old and feeble. Somebody coached him on what to say.


28 posted on 11/11/2015 6:03:43 PM PST by laplata ( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Except Cruz...

Might as well get more of the quote:

'You want to lose elections, stand for nothing. And then of course, all of us remember President Dole and President McCain and President Romney. Now look, those are good men. They're decent men, but when you don't stand and draw a clear distinction; when you don't stand for principle, Democrats celebrate.'

29 posted on 11/11/2015 6:10:01 PM PST by C210N (When people fear government there is tyranny; when government fears people there is libertye)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

So tell me Bob, how do you know if its the Viagra kicking in or just rigor mortis?


30 posted on 11/11/2015 6:12:50 PM PST by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The Viagra guy endorses the low T guy, the perfect match.


31 posted on 11/11/2015 6:13:57 PM PST by RedWhiteBlue (Mama tried)
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To: utahagen

Yep. Very frail looking though. My dad & husband met him in DC where he meets veterans from the honor flights.

I’ll give him credit at least for that. It is commendable that he still does that at his age. I am no fan of his politics though.


32 posted on 11/11/2015 6:22:00 PM PST by conservativegranny
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To: cripplecreek
Who you supporting Bob? Breaking Bad photo: FACE c7a5c4cf.gif DING ..... ahhh, that means Jeb!
33 posted on 11/11/2015 6:24:08 PM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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To: C210N

Anytime a RINO, elitist, establishment guy/gal attacks a candidate, I know that’s the candidate I need to vote for.


34 posted on 11/11/2015 6:24:58 PM PST by diamond6 (Behold this Heart which has so loved men!" Jesus to St. Margaret Mary)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If you have an erection that lasts for more than four hours, your brain may be damaged from lack of oxygen and like Bob Dole, you may endorse a Bush. If this occurs seek immediate medical attention.


35 posted on 11/11/2015 6:32:35 PM PST by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Great - one more reason to like Cruz.


36 posted on 11/11/2015 6:47:02 PM PST by aquila48
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Bob Dole ‘96: “should I go negative, should I go negative ? (against Toon)” He goes negative on Cruz right out of the gate.


37 posted on 11/11/2015 6:48:19 PM PST by gusopol3
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If you like Jeb, you’re not going to be excited about Cruz.


38 posted on 11/11/2015 7:07:26 PM PST by Calpublican (Republican Party Now Stands for Nothing!!!!!(Except Conniving))
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Respectfully, Senator Dole, meditate on getting ready to meet your Maker and quit mucking around in politics. You’re making an ass of yourself.


39 posted on 11/11/2015 7:13:34 PM PST by Calpublican (Republican Party Now Stands for Nothing!!!!!(Except Conniving))
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To: laplata

Prolly GHW.


40 posted on 11/11/2015 7:15:20 PM PST by MileHi (Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)
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