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Rush Limbaugh Reveals Major Difference Between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz
ThePolitistick ^ | 10/26/2015 | Mathew K Burke

Posted on 11/23/2015 10:16:11 AM PST by gwgn02

Legendary conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh explained to his vast audience a key difference between current Republican presidential frontrunner, real estate tycoon and reality TV star, Donald Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who has been running in third or fourth place behind Trump and Dr. Ben Carson, with Marco Rubio also in the mix.

On Mondays broadcast, the influential Limbaugh gave an analysis of the GOP race to the nomination, praising Cruz as being ideally positioned to be the nominee should Trump or Carson falter, and as the only " thoroughbred conservative."in the race.

"I think that there is a dark horse in this entire thing, and I think there is one candidate who is positioned here," Rush said. "There has been somebody trucking along here, steady-eddy, that has continued to be who he is and continues to lay down foundational markers for himself and thats Ted Cruz. And I think Ted Cruz is, is positioned, I would say ideally, "he contended.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: conservative; cruz; elections; potus; teaparty; trump
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To: 9YearLurker

RE: Right, but Cruz paved the way to give Obama TPA (and TPP), whereas Trump is unequivocally against that sort of giveaway.

Let’s not pinpoint it to Cruz alone. let’s say he voted with Tom Cotton.... that makes just two of them.

So he is NOT SOLELY responsible for it.

As I said, it was a strategic mistake — Something that even Reagan himself did many times.


61 posted on 11/23/2015 11:30:19 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: Nextrush

I am a Trump fan, but I agree with you on the 3rd party thing;)


62 posted on 11/23/2015 11:30:47 AM PST by dforest
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To: Hostage

RE: Ted was never a real estate developer.

Get off your high horse. Donald is the man for the job because of his experience in business and international trade.

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I am not sure what you’re trying to drive at.... I mentioned KELO vs CITY OF NEW LONDON. Trump syupported the decision. Ted Cruz opposes it.

Just because you are a real estate developer does not mean you should not understand the constitution.

So YOU get off your high horse.


63 posted on 11/23/2015 11:32:06 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: stephenjohnbanker

Cruz has a few mistakes? What mistakes?

Do they compare to Trump’s:

*for eminent domain

*supports lifting sanctions on Cuba

*thinks socialized medicine is great, says “sorry, conservatives, but we’re going to cover everyone” in his speeches

*will not reform Medicare or SS

*for NSA phone tapping

*calls Snowden a traitor who should be punished harshly

*daughter Ivanka is best friends with Chelsea Clinton and she fund-raised for Corey Booker, supported same-sex-marriage events, says women don’t receive equal pay for equal work


64 posted on 11/23/2015 11:32:22 AM PST by JediJones (The #1 Must-see Filibuster of the Year: TEXAS TED AND THE CONSERVATIVE CRUZ-ADE)
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

Just as a matter of interest, who is your candidate?


65 posted on 11/23/2015 11:35:34 AM PST by ottbmare (the OTTB mare, now a proud Marine Mom)
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To: stephenjohnbanker
"I take it you are fine with Trump " You take it dead WRONG.

You have my sincere apology. (Unless you are for Bush ;-)

66 posted on 11/23/2015 11:35:48 AM PST by DaveyB (Live free or die!)
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To: DaveyB

Was Trump eligible to vote in the Illinois Senate race?


67 posted on 11/23/2015 11:36:17 AM PST by JediJones (The #1 Must-see Filibuster of the Year: TEXAS TED AND THE CONSERVATIVE CRUZ-ADE)
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To: HamiltonJay

“Cruz has huge general election issues... I know he excites the chior, but he alienates a lot of others, and will motivate folks who are dejected at the prospects of Hillary to crawl over glass to vote against him.

Cruz’s biggest issue is to overcome is convincing folks he can win a general election, and I just don’t see it happening.... that and Trump has to collapse before he’s going to go anywhere, which also seems less and less likely daily.”

At the end of the day, there are questions about everyone’s electability — depending on your perspective. For example, many think Trump is unelectable in the general because his many controversial statements will come back to bite him. Others point to Carson’s weak answers, particularly on foreign policy and Rubio’s boyish appearance, over-rehearsed talking points and general appearance of someone running for student council, and of course Jeb! and his last name, which is a liability both in the primary and general. Then there’s Cruz, who even though some here say he is not to be supported because of TPA, TPP, or whatever, is just too “conservative” to win a general.

I think in this election cycle, the whole electability argument is overblown. Hillary, IMHO, is a very weak candidate, nothing like the current WH occupant and certainly far from her husband. I think all the aforementioned candidates, with the probable exception of Jeb!, can easily beat her in a general. That being the case, I go for the most consistently conservative of the remaining viable candidates, which is without a doubt Cruz. I would, however, be just fine with a Trump/Cruz ticket in the (increasingly likely) event that Trump does not implode.


68 posted on 11/23/2015 11:37:11 AM PST by lquist1
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To: katana
Canals, roads, highways, military installations, harbor improvements, etc. have all required the legitimate application of eminent domain and just compensation to the property owners for the PUBLIC good.

That's exactly the logic behind Kelo and the over 100 years of court decisions (such as Berman v. Parker from 1954, specifically ruling on a case involving real estate development) and state action that mirrored Kelo. The courts had consistently ruled that private entities may receive private property in eminent domain-- even cities looking to developers to improve blighted areas-- provided there is a public good. If anything, the law has improved from more than a hundred years ago, since in the late 1800s the individual states were taking over run down orchards or hovels WITHOUT compensation.

I disagree with it being used to serve the interests of a private interest and, knowing how Atlantic City works, the aroma of public corruption and pay offs.

But then a bad use of eminent domain doesn't mean that there are no uses of eminent domain where it is appropriate and positive for the public good.

69 posted on 11/23/2015 11:37:13 AM PST by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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To: JediJones

Trashing Trump, and his daughter, doesn’t fix TPP, McConnell cave in, and unlimited H-1B’s. Cruz would likely make an exceptional AG, not POTUS.


70 posted on 11/23/2015 11:37:22 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) since Nov 2014 (GOPe is that easy to read)
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To: DaveyB

Bush is both dumb and evil. Hillary incarnate, with the same globalist overlords.


71 posted on 11/23/2015 11:39:01 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) since Nov 2014 (GOPe is that easy to read)
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To: JediJones
Cruz is a totally consistent conservative and isn’t deceptive at all.

When Team Cruz calls Marco Rubio a liar for saying that Cruz supported granting legal status for illegal aliens and expanding H1-B Visas, and then turns around and says legalization is still on the table, in all of this, is Team Cruz honest or lying?

72 posted on 11/23/2015 11:39:38 AM PST by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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To: gwgn02
Cruz is a ‘politician’ and backed by super pacs, lobbyists , and others, where Trump is not a ‘politician’ until he takes his Oath of Office as POTUS, and not backed by anyone but the American People....
73 posted on 11/23/2015 11:41:21 AM PST by HarleyLady27 (I have such happy days, I hope you do too!!!)
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To: SeekAndFind
Trump amassed a fortune in the gaming industry (arguably one of the most corrupt businesses in America) in Atlantic City (arguably one of the most corrupt cities in America).
...and some here would have you believe that his $h!+ doesn't stink.

Cruz is my first choice and I would vote for Trump if he is the nominee, but I don't operate under the illusion that either of them is pure.

74 posted on 11/23/2015 11:42:04 AM PST by gov_bean_ counter (Tony Schwartz and Meredith McIver, a couple of dam* fine authors...)
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To: gwgn02

Unfortunately for our side (Right), the REAL difference won’t be known until AFTER the election (should one of these two be the Republican Nominee). The reason for this is simple; Which one of these two (Trump or Cruz) will survive the awaiting Cultural and Media onslaught once the Republican candidate is known? At the end of the day, Cruz maybe able to get 100% of ALL the Conservatives but will be made into some kind of monster he’s not, by the MSM, Cultural Elites, etc....that he won’t be able to get “working class” blue collar workers from the Upper Midwest (among other places),10-15% of the African Americans (like I believe Trump WILL GET)- to offset the Hispanic Vote going 75% towards the Democrats, and so on! As for Trump....I think he will either surprise a lot of people in the General Election by getting over 50% or he will lose in a landslide “if” we’re to believe “conventional” wisdom- which hasn’t held up with Trump so far!


75 posted on 11/23/2015 11:42:26 AM PST by freddy005
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To: JoSixChip

Thank you. RIGHT ON!


76 posted on 11/23/2015 11:42:59 AM PST by doberville
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To: CatherineofAragon
This really tells the world all it needs to know about the most rabid, emotionally attached Trump lovers.

First of all, take the log out of your own eye. You're one of the nastiest people on this website. Remember back when you were even questioning whether or not I was a Christian just because I don't support your candidate? You've been silent on that for awhile. Assuming I'm not confusing you with someone else though. There are multiple nasty people whose names begin with "C," and I have a hard time remembering them (they are so forgettable to begin with).

77 posted on 11/23/2015 11:43:45 AM PST by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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To: ottbmare

Trump


78 posted on 11/23/2015 11:44:57 AM PST by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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To: gov_bean_ counter

RE: but I don’t operate under the illusion that either of them is pure.

Do we have a “Bible” that tells us what “pure” conservatism is?


79 posted on 11/23/2015 11:46:38 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans
Yes he does. He supports the Keystone Pipeline. All the GOP does. And like the GOP, he's not going to push for a constitutional amendment to fiddle with eminent domain laws anytime soon.

How is it possible that we have railroads and an interstate system in this country without eminent domain or something of that sort?

80 posted on 11/23/2015 11:47:43 AM PST by DungeonMaster (Democrats have covens, not conventions.)
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