Posted on 01/05/2016 5:03:24 PM PST by Isara
Leaders of the RNC's Conservative Steering Committee endorse Senator Ted Cruz. Ellen Barrosse, Melody Potter and Carolyn McLarty, "Ted Cruz is the full-spectrum conservative that the GOP and America need."
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellen Barrosse, Melody Potter and Carolyn McLarty, leaders of the Conservative Steering Committee, the largest caucus in the Republican National Committee, endorsed Senator Ted Cruz for President today.
Ms. Barrosse, Ms. Potter and Dr. McLarty point to Senator Cruz's record on protecting life, marriage and religious liberty rights, as well as his fiscal conservatism, and agree that Senator Cruz offers Republicans the best opportunity to unite and beat the Democratic nominee in November. This is a key endorsement from members of the RNC's leadership and reflects a growing national consensus for Senator Cruz.
The Conservative Steering Committee (CSC) is the largest caucus in the RNC-95 of the 168 RNC members participate on the committee, which was founded to give a united voice to conservatives within the Party. Ms. Barrosse was elected Chairman and Ms. Potter was elected Vice Chairman when Dr. McLarty, former Chairman, stepped down last year. Dr. McLarty is also one of the founders of the caucus and chairs the RNC's Resolutions Committee. The CSC itself has not endorsed a candidate in the primary.
"To beat Hillary Clinton in 2016, Republicans need to nominate a candidate that can unite all factions of the party-fiscal, social, and national-security conservatives. Senator Cruz is the best person to do that," said Ms. Barrosse.
Dr. McLarty said, "Senator Cruz knows the Constitution inside and out. He has literally defended it at the Supreme Court, so I believe he will loyally defend it as President of the United States. He has the experience, the commitment and the demeanor to effectively and positively correct the course of our country.
"All of the candidates for President on the Republican side are capable, and we will enthusiastically support whichever of our fine candidates is eventually chosen by the Party, but Senator Cruz stands out for his full-spectrum conservative values."
Ms. Barrosse added, "As businesswomen, we also admire the investment of time and money that Senator Cruz has made in every state and territory in the U.S.-the only candidate to build a nationwide political ground game. Senator Cruz has the values America needs, and as importantly, the strategic ability and the will to defeat Hillary Clinton."
Ms. Potter said, "Ted Cruz is uniquely positioned to be our strongest nominee going into the general election. His ability to create a united conservative front, as well as his proven electoral history of appealing to Hispanic voters and swing Reagan Democrats, puts the GOP in the strongest position to defeat Hillary Clinton."
"We will do everything that we can to help him win the nomination and the Presidency, and we will encourage our colleagues on the RNC to join us in the coming weeks," said Ms. Barrosse.
Ms. Barrosse is the Delaware Republican National Committeewoman. In addition to serving as the Chairman of the CSC, she is on the RNC's Rules Committee. She is the founder and former CEO of Synchrogenix, a global group of companies, and a board member of the American Principles Project.
Ms. Potter is the West Virginia Republican National Committeewoman. In addition to serving as the Vice Chairman of the CSC, she represents the Southern Region on the RNC's Resolutions Committee and is co-owner of the Tri-Star Coal Sales Company.
Dr. McLarty is the Oklahoma Republican National Committeewoman. She is a founder and former Chairman of the CSC, and she is the Chairman of the RNC's Resolutions Committee. She is a veterinarian, retired from private practice.
Welcome to FR.
I will be brief, since you are a Trump supporter and are probably new to politics.
1. This is a conservative subgroup of the RNC. The House and Senate also have these.
2. Cruz is indeed a broad-spectrum conservative, and always has been.
3. Donald Trump is not.
I disagree with your premise that somehow if some GOPe now come out for Cruz it means somehow Cruz is corrupted.
On the contrary, it means we’ve won. There is no way at any point the last four years that the GOPe wanted Ted Cruz as the nominee for 2016. He was their last choice. They hate him.
And Cruz hasn’t changed. The fact some GOPe have been forced to compromise on Cruz due to Trump is a good thing.
That suit tops fits him better than others.
Damnit you are not supposed to remember that!
Hey Steve,I think you may be underestimating the treachery of the rnc.They will pretend to get behind Cruz and then infect his campaign with losers causing him to lose the election.I put nothing past those evil bastards.Trump will not be affected by the rnc and wont enlist the rnc help.Thats why they despise him and for better of worse he is changing the way republicans run for president.
Borrowing a bit from Allen West there aren’t ya? Steadfast and loyal.......
Cruz STILL hasn’t learned what a correct sleeve length is! Somebody teach the guy how to dress!
Donald Trump is the best candidate and i doubt Dr. Pretorius is a newcomer to politics.
He he he he he! :>)
NOW CUT THAT OUT! Hat tip to you know who.
Yuuuuuuup!
It was a very effective demonstration of what Carson had said. Nothing whatsoever to do with sleeve length. Stop trying to change the subject.
BTTT
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