Posted on 10/31/2014 1:03:52 AM PDT by sr4402
"We need to learn from history; we need to look to history, what works and what doesn't. One thing is clear: If Republicans run another candidate in the mold of a Bob Dole or a John McCain or a Mitt Romney, let me be clear, all three of those are good honest men, decent men, they are patriots, but if we run another candidate in the mold of a Bob Dole or a John McCain or a Mitt Romney, we will end up with the same result, which is millions of people will stay home on Election Day."
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If Republicans allow this to occur again, I am abandoning the Party for the Tea Party period!
Cruz has my vote. He is the only one with any Clarity.
So very true.
America needs a hero
a warrior , not a lawyer
Add Bush to the mix and you're right.
Jeb Bush? Yeah Milktoast.
I just want a patriot who cares about individual liberty and has experience running a large organization. Cruz fits the bill for the first two, but I’m concerned about the last.
He’s right.
our troops are sick and tired of being led by clueless self serving civilians
I don’t think today’s GOP wants to be in the majority. They are very comfortable being a minority and having no authority, just cushy jobs with outstanding perks. Hence, they put forth crappy candidates. Really, if 40% of the conservatives left and started a 3rd party, it would ensure the Rs never won, which would suit the GOP just fine.
Cruz was Solicitor General of Texas for 5 years.
The GOPe better be careful of what they wish for...at some point the Tea Party would evolve into USIP (the U.S. version of UKIP) and replace the GOP as the second largest party.
I agree, don’t forget Jeb Bush on that list.
But for me I will show up and vote for others perhaps in 2016, but not the top of the ticket.
Cruz is right with his estimate because millions will stay home if another RINO is picked.....
I am ready for such a development and it may come at some time in the future when the all the lies and deceit of the Humpty Dumpty GOPe come falling down.
Got anyone better who might run?
Ted Cruz 2016!
Same here. I am barely hanging in with them. I stopped sending money for them for a long time.
Fortunately, we have Christie, Rubio, Romney, and another Bush all waiting for their turn.
a warrior , not a lawyer
How about a lawyer who is a warrior?
Like, say, Ted Cruz...???
It ain’t the debate moderators. It is the GOP establishment. They fight candidates supported by the base and do nothing when they do manage to get control.
Does anyone believe Jeb Bush will seal the border?
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