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RNC Conservative Leaders Endorse Cruz For President
PR Newswire ^ | 01/05/16 | Ellen Barrosse

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.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: carolynmclarty; conservative; cruz; csc; ellenbarrosse; endorsement; melodypotter; rncconservative; steeringcommittee; tcruz; tedcruz
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1 posted on 01/05/2016 5:03:25 PM PST by Isara
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To: Isara

Conservatives Uniting!


2 posted on 01/05/2016 5:07:42 PM PST by conservativejoy (Pray Hard, Work Hard, Trust God ...We Can Elect Ted Cruz)
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To: Isara

Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but this seems to be important. A group of RNC members are endorsing Cruz.
Have any other groups within the RNC endorsed say Rubio,
Carley, or especially Jeb Bush?


3 posted on 01/05/2016 5:08:51 PM PST by Maine Mariner
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To: conservativejoy

Got no problem with Cruz even though i am 100% trump suppoter , im wishing for a trump/cruz ticket


4 posted on 01/05/2016 5:09:16 PM PST by The Right wing Infidel
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To: Isara

I was not aware there are any conservatives at the RNC


5 posted on 01/05/2016 5:15:39 PM PST by jospehm20
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To: The Right wing Infidel

I like your attitude.

But you need to talk to some of your friends.


6 posted on 01/05/2016 5:19:06 PM PST by skeeter
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To: conservativejoy

Club members barring the door.


7 posted on 01/05/2016 5:20:25 PM PST by AdaGray
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To: Isara

One question, who is paying their wages and word smithing?


8 posted on 01/05/2016 5:27:43 PM PST by tillacum
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To: jospehm20

you beat me to it


9 posted on 01/05/2016 5:30:18 PM PST by jneesy (rough seas make skillful sailors)
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To: Isara

Thanks, but if the establishment republicans are backing Cruz, I think I’ll vote for Trump. I am so sick of the establishment republicans giving us the likes of McCain, Dole, Romney and the like. If they pick Cruz, that’s a black mark against him.


10 posted on 01/05/2016 5:32:17 PM PST by maxwellsmart_agent
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To: Isara

HOORAY Cruz


11 posted on 01/05/2016 5:38:02 PM PST by PGalt
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To: maxwellsmart_agent

AND what happened to the “conservatives” when the election for Speaker came along? They elected another RiNO!


12 posted on 01/05/2016 5:39:46 PM PST by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: Maine Mariner
I don't know but it's great that in a rare/unprecedented move,.."The National Coalition of Rabbis"... Endorsed Cruz Dec. 26th....


13 posted on 01/05/2016 6:25:07 PM PST by caww
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To: caww

This could also be important!


14 posted on 01/05/2016 6:27:46 PM PST by Maine Mariner
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To: Maine Mariner

Yes ...unfortunately the news wasn’t broadcasting this endorsement so few know or recognize it’s significance. But it is a Big Deal!

I also found it very interesting that Hillary has said she will ignore Trump...which of course let’s her off the hook as much as Trump from attacking each other...and may be why he’s going after Bill...who of course isn’t running.


15 posted on 01/05/2016 6:35:58 PM PST by caww
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To: PGalt
They're the 'largest Caucus' endorsing Cruz for President today!!! Go Cruz Go!!!!!

Cruz currently on his 'Caucus' Tour....


16 posted on 01/05/2016 6:46:35 PM PST by caww
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To: Isara

These people from the RNC can go piss up a rope. What business do they have at this point in the nomination process of picking anyone in particular? This kind of crap is why average voters don’t send any money at all to the RNC. The only money they get is from their CoC cronies and other RINO operatives. They abuse their position with their ill-gotten funds to the detriment of all Republicans. The very fact that they’ve pulled this stunt just makes me want to support Trump all the more. Trump 2016!


17 posted on 01/05/2016 6:49:05 PM PST by DrPretorius
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To: conservativejoy

18 posted on 01/05/2016 7:06:32 PM PST by caww
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To: caww

You always have the best pictures!


19 posted on 01/05/2016 7:10:17 PM PST by conservativejoy (Pray Hard, Work Hard, Trust God ...We Can Elect Ted Cruz)
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To: maxwellsmart_agent
Thanks, but if the establishment republicans are backing Cruz, I think I'll vote for Trump. I am so sick of the establishment republicans giving us the likes of McCain, Dole, Romney and the like. If they pick Cruz, that's a black mark against him.

You cannot be serious.

Trump voted for Obama, donated to the most leftist Dems, criticized Romney for being too tough on immigration, never joined a conservative fight in his life. And he's an old guy.

And some conservative Republicans are now Mitch McConnell clones?

Heaven help us.

20 posted on 01/05/2016 8:10:58 PM PST by agrarianlady
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