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It’s on: New Cruz ad ridicules Trump as fake Republican
Hot Air ^ | February 10, 2016 | ED MORRISSEY

Posted on 02/10/2016 8:37:25 AM PST by GodGunsGuts

Like Donkey Kong. Ted Cruz scored a surprising third-place finish in New Hampshire in yesterday's first-in-the-nation primary, and now it looks like he's going for a knockout before South Carolina. Cruz tweeted out the campaign's latest web ad after his victory, one that takes aim at the winner, Donald Trump. The ad depicts children playing with their new "Donald Trump action figure," and says what he does most is "pretend to be a Republican"...

It's a tour de force of counter-Trump arguments. The ad manages to mention Trump's friendship with Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid (and adds in a shot at Anthony Weiner, too). Bailouts and Too Big To Fail get mentioned, but it's Trump's support for eminent domain that gets most of the attention (video):

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Iowa; US: New Hampshire; US: South Carolina
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To: TBP

Please explain one thing government did to enrich Trump.

Thanks.


221 posted on 02/10/2016 10:02:09 AM PST by DoughtyOne (the Free Republic Caucus: what FReepers are thinking, 100s or 1000s of them. It's up to you.)
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To: Yaelle

The abuse of eminent domain is a valid issue, but when you blatantly lie about it, as Cruz did in his “Trump threw a little old lady out in the street” ad, you cede the moral high ground that you could have rightfully occupied.

As I said, Cruz doesn’t want you to know the whole truth about the situation because that would have made the ad less effective with low-information voters who aren’t willing to spend a little time looking for the facts.

He’s only willing to give you part of the truth, and that’s not quite enough, especially when its mixed in with falsehoods.


222 posted on 02/10/2016 10:03:31 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Falcon 105)
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To: TBP
And THAT'S what Cruz is talking about. We can't let Trump and his supporters get away with conflating those two things.

That is NOT what Cruz is talking about.

Like Jonathan Gruber, he is capitalizing on the utter embarrassing ignorance (in certain areas) of the American voters

223 posted on 02/10/2016 10:07:04 AM PST by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
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To: publius911
I agree that saying is a compliment. I don't want another GOPe. I used to be strong for T. Cruz, now somewhat less. His ads and several of his comments are a turn-off. I saw one ad where he quoted Donald out of context.

Cruz needs to convince voters why they should chose him by stating his qualifications and less on nitpicking. I liked the one with his daughters but he needs also others where he goes more into issues.

224 posted on 02/10/2016 10:07:07 AM PST by apocalypto
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To: VerySadAmerican
Should have read all the way down to your post before posting.

I hate it when that happens.
But it's unavoidable, occasionally

225 posted on 02/10/2016 10:09:18 AM PST by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
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To: Signalman
Trump is right about eminent domain. There would be no interstate highways, airports or oil pipelines without it.

Those all serve the public good. Using eminent domain to put up a parking lot or a gambling casino is a misuse.

226 posted on 02/10/2016 10:14:13 AM PST by Charles Henrickson (Social and constitutional conservative)
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To: cripplecreek

My favorite Cruz ad is the one that says “vote for me because I barely edged the tard out for third place in NH”. :-)


227 posted on 02/10/2016 10:14:43 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: GodGunsGuts

In the twitterverse, the people who really seem to like this ad are people who have decided to vote for Cruz already.

The undecided will view it as another Creepy Ted thing. I hope he runs it a thousand times, so everyone can see the creepiness of the Cruz campaign, that is becoming, legendary.

Just waiting for the China money to roll in ala ‘Obama.


228 posted on 02/10/2016 10:15:26 AM PST by GeaugaRepublican (American Sovereignty vs the wealthy globalists. TPP anyone?)
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To: GeaugaRepublican

I hope he runs it a thousand times too, because it shows what a leftist phony Donald Trump is, and highlights Trumps continually undignified/unpresidential demeanor by comparing his behavior to that of a child.

Go, Ted Go!

Ted Cruz 2016!!!


229 posted on 02/10/2016 10:20:13 AM PST by GodGunsGuts
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To: stratboy

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/us/general_election_cruz_vs_clinton-4034.html

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/us/general_election_trump_vs_clinton-5491.html

polls show cruz does better against hilary than trump


230 posted on 02/10/2016 10:22:02 AM PST by chae (The Lannisters send their regards--Game of Thrones)
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To: RedWhiteBlue

its on like donkey kong

A phrase to denote that its time to throw down or compete at a high level; something is about to go down. The use of the comical video game character Donkey Kong provides comic relief but the phrase itself has greater or more significance than simply its on.


Thanks!


231 posted on 02/10/2016 10:24:37 AM PST by samtheman (Elect Trump, Build Wall. End Censorship.)
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To: GodGunsGuts

I see South Carolinians starting to talk about Trump’s comments about not trusting the states with land management. They should go over big in the home state of Fort Sumter.


232 posted on 02/10/2016 10:24:44 AM PST by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
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To: chae

What is the breakdown in the previously mentioned states?


233 posted on 02/10/2016 10:24:53 AM PST by stratboy
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To: TexasFreeper2009

I like your use of the numbers to say it. Trump will end up making all FReepers happier with his accomplishments after 4 years than Cruz can.


234 posted on 02/10/2016 10:25:40 AM PST by Yaelle
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To: TBP

Of course his campaign goals. That is what he needs to do.

He does NOT need to run for President. This isn’t easy. He is THE butt of media attacks and jokes. He did not need this in his old age. He’s not in this for money or sex or power. He had all that. It would be much easier, get him more popularity, and fun to do another season of Celebrity Apprentice.


235 posted on 02/10/2016 10:28:22 AM PST by Yaelle
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To: GodGunsGuts

Well, since you posted it, I kinda figured you would say that. Safe to say, Ted has your vote?

Thank you for making my point.


236 posted on 02/10/2016 10:29:28 AM PST by GeaugaRepublican (American Sovereignty vs the wealthy globalists. TPP anyone?)
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To: Signalman
The Keystone Pipeline is a private project.

With clear public benefit.

Unless you're a nutcase Bugs and Bunny doofus; or think fish are more important than feeding humans.
Or unaware that oil is fungible, and an essential part of even our minimal standard of living.

237 posted on 02/10/2016 10:31:40 AM PST by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
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To: DoughtyOne
What has he accomplished?

Well standing up and calling out the entire corrupt Senate on that body's own carpet ranks right up there as good in my book. Outing Mr. McConnell's devious character to his own face is another good one. He knows what's wrong with Washington having been inside it's revered halls. It would be nice to hear how he is going to change that culture of corruption instead of some of the things he's "been up to". Like hanging with goof ball Glen and compass gazing.

238 posted on 02/10/2016 10:32:02 AM PST by Kudsman (Beware the disruptors! Are they REALLY supporting a candidate, or are they gop-e or rat operatives?)
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To: GodGunsGuts
Can you imagine all the commercials Ted can make using the Donald's own words against him?!

Or vice-versa?

D'UH!

Welcome to long term politics...

239 posted on 02/10/2016 10:39:41 AM PST by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
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To: Sasparilla
Ignorance is bliss.
240 posted on 02/10/2016 10:43:30 AM PST by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
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