Posted on 02/03/2016 2:23:00 PM PST by SeekAndFind
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Ben Carson accepted Ted Cruz's apology after the Texas senator's campaign was accused of trying to sabotage his opponent's chances in the Iowa caucuses. But Carson lamented the types of "dirty tricks" that he believes are reflected in "Washington values."
"These 'dirty tricks' political tactics are part of the reason Dr. Carson got into this race and reflect the 'Washington values' of win at all cost -- regardless of the damage to the country -- which he is trying to change," Carson communication director Larry Ross said in a statement to announce the former neurosurgeon had accepted the apology.
Cruz's campaign blasted out a report Monday night that suggested Carson was going home to Florida instead of campaigning after the Iowa caucuses - something Cruz said Tuesday is "fair game" - but admitted that the campaign should have corrected that report when it became clear Carson wasn't dropping out of the race. He was just going home to get "fresh clothes."
Carson looks like he is out. Iowans need to know before they vote. Most will go to Cruz, I hope. https://t.co/lW5Js50EMA -- Steve King (@SteveKingIA) February 2, 2016
"This was a mistake from our end, and for that I apologize to Dr. Carson," Cruz said in a statement Tuesday, hours after he was declared the winner in Iowa while Carson finished a distant fourth.
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This was the right response by Ben Carson.
But the real question is, will Trump accept it. Because it’s all about him.
Could there be a Trump/Carson ticket? Or would they get along about as well as a cat and a dog?
Hmmm Looks like Carson just labeled Cruz with Washington Values.
A rather backhanded statement of forgiveness !
RE: Could there be a Trump/Carson ticket?
Did Trump apologize for calling Carson’s temper as something akin to that of a child molester?
RE: A rather backhanded statement of forgiveness !
Because Cruz apologized.
On the other hand, Did Trump apologize for calling Carsonâs temper as something akin to that of a child molester?
Forgiveness ain’t excusing
Trump will sue Ben Carson for accepting the apology.
If these were 'dirty tricks' then Cruz certainly has had to deal with his share so far in this campaign.
Trump/Carson, perfect fit like Obama/Biden.
That was referring to the violent incidents before Carson was saved? Carson wouldn’t need any.
Why would Trump want to be on the same ticket as a child molester?
#1 never apologize.
Welcome to being Carson’s puppy, Ted.
Because he might get the point that this was the old Carson...
RE: #1 never apologize.
Even when you’re wrong, deliberately or inadvertently?
According to a June interview with Cavuto Trumo and Carson have been friends for decades. What many perceive as fighting between them is nothing more than the taunts of two close friends. Smack talk from “two guys in the .....AREA” as Carson smilingly described their relationship. Both have worked very hard together on philantropics medical projects for children. ST JUDE To name one
Well I think it was one Christian doing the classy thing towards another one. I don’t care if one believed in grain storage in pyramids. Both are supposed to be believing in Jesus for real.
HMMMMMM!
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