Posted on 07/14/2015 4:43:50 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
Sen. Ted Cruz (Tex.) and real-estate mogul Donald Trump -- each running for the Republican presidential nomination as anti-establishment outsiders -- are cultivating an already chummy relationship at this early stage of the 2016 race and will huddle Wednesday in New York.
The meeting was confirmed by Republicans familiar with both campaigns who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations. Aides to Cruz declined to comment, as did Trump representatives.
The meeting will take place at Trump Tower, the gleaming Manhattan skyscraper where Trump has for decades managed his business endeavors, according to knowledgeable Republicans. The building now serves as the headquarters for Trump’s national political operation.
The conclave is the latest sign of budding solidarity between the contenders, who have been friendly for several years and who have put forceful critiques of illegal immigration and their party’s establishment at the center of their bids.
In recent weeks, Cruz has defended remarks Trump made on immigrants over the past month that have drawn rebukes from leading Democrats and Republicans. Trump said in his announcement speech that when "Mexico sends its people," it sends people who are "bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists."
While other Republicans called Trump’s words "offensive and inaccurate" (Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida) or "extraordinarily ugly" (former Florida governor Jeb Bush), Cruz praised Trump as someone who is "terrific" and "speaks the truth."
Asked about Cruz in an interview over the weekend, Trump told The Washington Post, "I really respect him for saying what he did."
Earlier this month on CNN, Trump said, "I shouldn't say this because, I assume, he's an opponent, but the fact is he was very brave in coming out."
Cruz has previously met with the mogul at Trump Tower, mostly during fundraising swings through New York.
Republicans close to Cruz said the first-term senator is intent on staying cozy with Trump
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Our Country can only benefit if these two gentlemen put their knowledge together.
Drive the GOPe into the ground
“when Trump drops out” — Not happenin baby. He is ALL in and just pulled in the lead.
“Brains/Bucks 2016”
Cruz is solid as a rock and Trump puts people on fire. Together they might be the fire on the mountain...
Go Down...Moses...Way...Down...to DC Land...tell Fair “O”...That Old Fair “O”...Let My People Go.
These guys aren’t meeting for drinks, since neither drinks. This could be very fruitful. Bet the other candidates are sh!//ing bricks!
Yes Indeed, Lovely Lady! This is Exciting!
Of course, the Liberal Mainstream GOP Establishment should throw Senator Cruz, Mr. Trump, and Governor Palin out of the Republican Party. But, corrupt as the GOPe is, it is too cowardly to do that, or anything else other than what they have been told.
TWB
I do believe there will be an alliance!!
Cruz is going to get Trump to put the hammer down on the Iran agreement.
Yep. If anything, Cruz drops out in exchange for being Trump’s running mate.
Trump treats Sarah to pizza when she stops by.
Whether there is an announcement that comes out of this or not, this is a strategy session. I expect Trump and Cruz will begin working in tandem.
I’ll get yelled at for this, but here goes:
I still don’t think Trump will stay in the race, but when he folds, Ted Cruz could be the beneficiary of some of the Donald’s bucks. So it may be wise for the Senator from a financial standpoint to cultivate a good relationship with Trump.
“Bet the other candidates are sh!//ing bricks!”
Many, but not all. Others will be angling to take a break from their hectic campaigns and visit NYC. Get in a little shopping, dontcha know.
Cruz is going to Trump Tower to kiss the ring so Donald will lay off the born in Canada thing. Especially since Paul has gone there.
Meet for dinner. Trump has his master chef stir up a couple of Filet Mignons, probably some sort of veggie side dish, and some serious conversation
LOL
Wouldn’t we all like to treat Sarah to Pizza! You betcha!
This meeting has me smiling like Jack Nicholson! Nothing beats the lovely sound of Establishment heads exploding!
The only two I could vote for at the point.
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