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Ben Carson Accepts Cruz Apology for Caucus Night 'Dirty Tricks'
NBC News ^ | 02/03/2016 | Jane C. Timm

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.

(Excerpt) Read more at nbcnews.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Politics/Elections; US: Iowa
KEYWORDS: apology; carson; cruz; cruzapology; iowa; repositorycruz
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1 posted on 02/03/2016 2:23:00 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

This was the right response by Ben Carson.


2 posted on 02/03/2016 2:23:38 PM PST by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: SoConPubbie

But the real question is, will Trump accept it. Because it’s all about him.


3 posted on 02/03/2016 2:25:44 PM PST by Truthsearcher
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To: SoConPubbie

Could there be a Trump/Carson ticket? Or would they get along about as well as a cat and a dog?


4 posted on 02/03/2016 2:26:13 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: SeekAndFind
If anyone gets a tweet that Cruz or Trump is getting out of race, ignore it. No Rubio!
5 posted on 02/03/2016 2:26:23 PM PST by TornadoAlley3 ( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
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To: SeekAndFind

Hmmm Looks like Carson just labeled Cruz with Washington Values.
A rather backhanded statement of forgiveness !


6 posted on 02/03/2016 2:27:36 PM PST by hoosiermama (Make America Great Again by uniting Great Americans)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

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?


7 posted on 02/03/2016 2:28:09 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: hoosiermama

RE: A rather backhanded statement of forgiveness !

Because Cruz apologized.

On the other hand, Did Trump apologize for calling Carson’s temper as something akin to that of a child molester?


8 posted on 02/03/2016 2:28:57 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: hoosiermama

Forgiveness ain’t excusing


9 posted on 02/03/2016 2:29:04 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: Truthsearcher

Trump will sue Ben Carson for accepting the apology.


10 posted on 02/03/2016 2:29:30 PM PST by Berlin_Freeper (Make America Great Again said the crybaby.)
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To: SoConPubbie
Yes, except I'm not sure characterizing what happened as 'dirty tricks' is reflective of a forgiving spirit.

If these were 'dirty tricks' then Cruz certainly has had to deal with his share so far in this campaign.

11 posted on 02/03/2016 2:29:51 PM PST by skeeter
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Trump/Carson, perfect fit like Obama/Biden.


12 posted on 02/03/2016 2:29:56 PM PST by huldah1776 ( Vote Pro-life! Allow God to bless America before He avenges the death of the innocent.)
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To: SeekAndFind

That was referring to the violent incidents before Carson was saved? Carson wouldn’t need any.


13 posted on 02/03/2016 2:30:11 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Why would Trump want to be on the same ticket as a child molester?


14 posted on 02/03/2016 2:30:40 PM PST by Truthsearcher
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To: SeekAndFind

#1 never apologize.

Welcome to being Carson’s puppy, Ted.


15 posted on 02/03/2016 2:31:24 PM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: Truthsearcher

Because he might get the point that this was the old Carson...


16 posted on 02/03/2016 2:31:39 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: VanDeKoik

RE: #1 never apologize.

Even when you’re wrong, deliberately or inadvertently?


17 posted on 02/03/2016 2:32:50 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: HiTech RedNeck

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


18 posted on 02/03/2016 2:32:54 PM PST by hoosiermama (Make America Great Again by uniting Great Americans)
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To: VanDeKoik

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.


19 posted on 02/03/2016 2:33:06 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: hoosiermama

HMMMMMM!


20 posted on 02/03/2016 2:34:14 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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