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Opinion: It may be time to consider Ted Cruz the Republican front-runner
Market Watch ^ | April 12, 2016 | Steve Goldstein

Posted on 04/12/2016 8:02:24 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

On the surface, things are looking pretty good for Donald Trump’s efforts to capture the Republican nomination.

He’s received more votes, and has more pledged delegates, than any other candidate. After Missouri certified its race on Tuesday, Trump’s delegate lead was 755 to 545 over Sen. Ted Cruz, with 1,237 needed to win the nomination.

Trump is about to overwhelmingly capture his home state of New York, and is poised to do nearly as well in Pennsylvania. And Trump has the full backing of some crucial parts of conservative media, notably The Drudge Report.

And yet there’s an increasing desperation in the air from the Trump camp. Trump was on the O’Reilly Factor on Monday night with nary an insult for anyone, apart from the nations of China and Mexico.

“I think I am a softer and kinder person,” Trump said last night....

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


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To: pleasenotcalifornia

And the way things are looking, they may each only end up with a Participation Trophy after the convention voting.


41 posted on 04/12/2016 8:37:13 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: dforest

“Not on your life.

I would stay home”

Please use write-in, if necessary.


42 posted on 04/12/2016 8:38:10 PM PDT by dasboot
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Donald Trump says what much of America has been saying in bars, bowling allies, lunchrooms, coffee shops, workplaces and BBQs for years.

That doesn't mean he has the talent or temperament to be President.

Will I vote for him over Hillary? My answer is the same for him or Cruz...

Absolutely

43 posted on 04/12/2016 8:38:55 PM PDT by Baynative (The people promising to raise taxes and support abortion are already rich and already born.)
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To: dforest

This is the most deluded article to date. A freak wins 4 states and he’s front runner? I hate this primary. Trump’s going into his best month and this nit wit come up with this crap?


44 posted on 04/12/2016 8:40:47 PM PDT by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
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To: pleasenotcalifornia

It is all about YHWH building choice into His world. Quantum entrainment is another wonderful, but spooky, thing. Two entities become bound together so that touching one changes the other. That is probably the underlying mechanism whereby Jesus’ was able to atone for our sins. Entrain yourself with Jesus!


45 posted on 04/12/2016 8:44:14 PM PDT by SubMareener (Save us from Quarterly Freepathons! Become a MONTHLY DONOR!)
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To: heights

HOW STUPID ... When Cruz is ahead in the delegate count .. then okay BUT NOT UNTIL...


46 posted on 04/12/2016 8:48:16 PM PDT by ICCtheWay (1)
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To: dforest

> I would stay home.

You and the other 300 or so trumpet swans on FR will surely be the difference in this election. Please reconsider. I beg you.


47 posted on 04/12/2016 9:00:20 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (There is no "allah" but satan, and mohammed was his demon-possessed tool.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

>> “I think I am a softer and kinder person,” Trump said last night....

And I think you’re the same arrogant conservative poseur you always were, Donnie. Any change is superficial and temporary.


48 posted on 04/12/2016 9:02:06 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (There is no "allah" but satan, and mohammed was his demon-possessed tool.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
A front runner that is about to finish 3rd in a three-man race in multiple states this late in the primary season and be between 300 and 400 delegates behind? lol

It's time to vote for Trump in the remaining states so the people's will won't be overturned by corrupt party hacks.

49 posted on 04/12/2016 9:03:07 PM PDT by Kazan (Trump: Pit bull, Hillary: Pound of hamburger)
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To: heights

Just remember that when you give money to the GOP, this is the kind of b.s. your paying for.Pure fantasy land.


50 posted on 04/12/2016 9:04:11 PM PDT by Trumpnado2016
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If you redefine “front-runner” to mean “the guy with the second most votes”, then sure, Cruz is the front-runner. If you prefer to speak English, not so much.


51 posted on 04/12/2016 9:06:01 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: Kazan

Cruz is currently polling third in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Connecticut. I can’t imagine the story is better in Rhode Island and Delaware.

Front runner my ass.


52 posted on 04/12/2016 9:07:07 PM PDT by TontoKowalski (")
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
It may be time to consider Ted Cruz the Republican front-runner

Hahahahahaha, not with all those whores saddlin' him.

53 posted on 04/12/2016 9:09:24 PM PDT by Mr Apple (Congressman Barton speaks following Lakeview tour www.youtube.com/watch?v=59J0i3LNoY8)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Ummm...don’t you have to be ummm AHEAD to be the front runner?
I think you people are living in an alternate reality...lol


54 posted on 04/12/2016 9:18:02 PM PDT by astrat7
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To: Kenny

Paul Manafort’s word is GOLD as far as I’m concerned. He has a flawless track record and he simply oozed confidence and competence. Mr. Trump always touts how he will call upon the best negotiators. Tapping Mr. Manafort to guard his nomination process proves Trump has the MIDAS TOUCH!!


55 posted on 04/12/2016 9:18:02 PM PDT by edie1960
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

It may be time to consider the Browns to be favored to win next year’s Super Bowl.


56 posted on 04/12/2016 9:18:25 PM PDT by thoughtomator
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Fraud Cruz - puppet of the GOPe, defender of Chicago thugs, like Moses (according to escaped mental patient, Beck), leader of arrogant sheep.


57 posted on 04/12/2016 9:19:45 PM PDT by taketheredpill
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
This i s why the Cruz people are considered delusional

In the next two weeks Cruz is going to get crushed and these guys will claim they are really winning!

58 posted on 04/12/2016 9:21:44 PM PDT by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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To: fortheDeclaration

Cruz would have to win 708 of the remaining 789 delegates to attain 1,237.

Trump has to win 480 of the remaining 789 delegates.

Kasich is mathematically out. He would need 1,093 delegates and only 789 are available.

Based on current ‘hard’ delegate count at thegreenpapers.com.


59 posted on 04/12/2016 9:35:09 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Cruz is the front-runner...and I’m the King os Siam.


60 posted on 04/12/2016 9:46:01 PM PDT by Signalman
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