Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush threw his hat back into the GOP presidential race today, formally endorsing Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
But Bush’s support may be even more trouble than it’s worth.
For months, Cruz has done everything he can to portray himself as an anti-establishment candidate — and an endorsement from an ultimate party insider like Bush is likely to raise some eyebrows among the Cruz base.
For his part, Cruz embraced Bush’s endorsement today and claimed he could build a broad coalition capable of beating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the fall. But that’s only if he can climb past the surging Trump.
Bush, the former Florida governor once considered a mainstream Republican powerhouse, dropped out of the contest in February after weak showings in early primaries. “Ted is a consistent, principled conservative who has shown he can unite the party,” he tweeted. Bush added on his Facebook page that Republicans “must overcome the divisiveness and vulgarity Donald Trump has brought into the political arena” or risk losing to Clinton.
But Cruz has a long climb if he’s to catch Trump in the delegate count, and it’s even harder with Ohio Gov. John Kasich still in the hunt.
“I think he’d be a tremendous addition to an administration,” Cruz said pointedly on CNN, praising the governor’s talents while suggesting Kasich should get out of his way. Mitt Romney, the 2012 nominee and a leading anti-Trump voice, helped Cruz win Utah yesterday, a factor cited by the senator in claiming his appeal is growing beyond the very conservative and religious voters who have powered his victories in some primaries and caucuses.
The Utah victory for Cruz kept the front-runners from dominating another election night, but Trump has maintained a comfortable lead in the race for delegates who decide the presidential nominations.
Trump’s brash tone appeared to turn off some Republican voters in Utah, where Cruz claimed more than half of the caucus vote — and with it, all 40 of Utah’s delegates.
Yet that wouldn’t make up for Trump’s haul in Arizona, where he earned the state’s entire trove of 58 delegates.
The win in Arizona gave Trump a little less than half of the Republican delegates allocated so far. That’s still short of the majority needed to clinch the nomination before the party’s national convention this summer.
However, Trump has a path to the nomination if he continues to win states that award all or most of their delegates to the winner, which means Cruz needs to turn things around soon if he’s going to win without help from a brokered convention.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
Main Street says
I wonder if Jeb and his crew will vote for Hillary in November? I guess the American voters didn’t get the memo that Jeb was supposed to have a coronation in November.
DENNIS WOLLEN says
jeb is trying to hook on in hopes that he would be cruz’s VP………LOL LOL LOL
‘KISS OF DEATH’ BUSH…………
Sandie says
Yes, Bush us the kiss of death for sure!!! He has now established he is THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR SURE!!!! Bush also stated he can gather everyone to be gathered together well, what happened the last 4 years?????? They hated him and now this love fest? Yup, Spells like he’s been bought!!!!
ILLINOIS BOB says
It is over for Lyin Ted. Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney are poison for Cruz. After Tuesday primaries in AZ, UT, and ID Trump (70 Delegates, 58 + 12) yields +10 delegates over Cruz (40 + 20)., and Kasich went 0 for 3 yesterday.
Trump remains the only legitimate candidate to win nomination (1237+ delegates) before convention, and/or have large enough lead over #2 Cruz that there would be no way the GOP could refuse nominating Trump without losing 45 to 55%+ of GOP voters, and handing White House over to Democrats..
Trump: 741 (about 60% of delegates needed)
Cruz: 461 (about 37-38% of delegates needed)
Kasich: 145 (about 10-11% of delegates needed)
ILLINOIS BOB says
943+/- GOP delegates left, and Trump needs 496 of them. 53% crosses the goal line.
Cruz needs 776 of them. Cruz needs about 83% of the remaining delegates. Highly unlikely, its a tall order.
Roland says
This Teddy is a bit of a snake oil salesman. He reminds me of the kid in the schoolyard that likes to throw out inflammatory remarks at some kid and when the kid lashes back he’s accused of being a bully. That’s what he’s labeled Trump. This recent insult on Trumps wife and daughter is attempting to get Trump to rightfully fire back just so this slyme ball can build a case. He needs to be leveled and there needs to be some discussions on his wife’s involvement in the politics ongoing for some time. Certainly this would be of greater interest then someone’s tax return. This guy is a weasel
Roland says
Ted and Romney make a good pair. They still need to declare their position on invest and polygamy
Sally says
I agree 100%
Joyce says
Main Street Jeb’s out so it’s his right to endorse Cruz. Why you gotta be so nasty?
Nancy Whitaker says
Hahahaha where u been?
Frank says
Because we don’t want an insider for President. I suppose you have no knowledge of Cruz and you believe he is an outsider? Well, do some research. B ut since you haven’t bothered to do so, let me inform you:
You may recall in a recent Fox Business Network debate that Cruz, in Mr. Haney from Green Acres voice, declared to one of the moderators, “The opening question [moderator Jerry Seib] asked — would you bailout the big banks again — nobody gave you an answer to that. I will give you an answer — absolutely not.”
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What else would you expect a scoundrel to say who had secretly secured big sweetheart loans from Goldman and Citibank — by leveraging his retirement accounts –– to fund his 2012 U.S. Senate campaign. Loans which the Calgary Ted conveniently forgot to disclose to the Federal Election Commission. These are the very retirement accounts that he said he and his wife said he cashed in to fund his senate race. In other words, Ted lied.
At the same time Ted’s bulging 2016 campaign accounts and supporting Super-PACs are stuffed with big oil and gas money. He knows how to play the game.
And perhaps the ultimate hypocrisy of the native born Canadian is that his spouse, Heidi, by all accounts a lovely wife and mother, has been employed by Goldman Sachs since 2005. She is on leave as managing director and regional head of private wealth management. Heidi is a proud member of the lefty Council on Foreign Relations, advocates of one world government and the New World Order.
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2016/01/26/who-is-the-real-ted-cruz/#ixzz43lNqxJme
Main Street says
@ Joyce: Far from nasty. Just commenting on the entitlement attitude of Jeb.
Betty Jackson says
I wonder if little boy Jeb got permission from his mother to indorse Cruz? He needs to go back home to mama.
Kathy says
We want out of this pit they have us in. We are tired of taking our money and getting nothing in return. Why do you want to have to give up your ins. coverage that we paid for. Die someone not get told we have medi-care, Medicaid, Hill Burton Act, If your a victim and need medical assist , the state will pay for your bills as long a police report is made and you were not at fault. We also have food stamps ,pantries that they will give you groceries , you can choose what you like. And they will have a dentist if its needed. And on and on. With sanders we don’t want to give him 90% of your checks or money Or make you have others families moving in your house because 10% isn’t going to pay your mortgage. And its not right for you to have a nice big house when everybody doesn’t have one. So you get to share yours and there’s lots of homeless. Most people know that you can get legal help, you get your electric or gas bill if you have s shut off that they will pay. If you need clothes fringe, stove for family they give a voucher to get it. Not to mention cash phone.. Meals for seniors delivered to home if needed daily. So if you get a job you could get some of this you can get it yourself. Don’t let Obama to get a raise, social security didn’t one, not even a cost of living increase. Now hat else do people want for free. Trump is our man. You will work for your freebies and then you don’t need everything.
lola martin says
Cruz has been with the Bushes since day one. He is a liar and a cheater and he won Utah because these people are naïve and believe that love, forgiveness and understanding can conquer evil. They blew it, if Cruz is anything is one of the false prophets and they should have known better. A true religious and secure man doesn’t do what he did with Melanie, he is far from being a Christian and much less a gentleman. And the fact that ugly Heidi is the daughter of pastors doesn’t mean anything.
Carol says
You’re sick and probably ugly too
Carolyn says
Heidi has her problems and Trump was correct in defending Melanie. Melanie was a past Model and the profession is one that is not looked down on. The problem with the add is it was made to appears as if it was something other than the photo shoot was intended to be. Ted Cruz was aware of the add and people who think otherwise are just not very smart. Melanie has been an exceptional mother to her child and works hard to maintain her marriage for years now. People never hear anything bad concerning the Trump family and if I was Trump I would do an add focusing on what a great united family he has. AS to Jeb Bush he is in the same category as Romney a failed politician who most voters said no to.
Meme says
Trump will not be our next President, He is too common, no decorum.
Angie Mallon says
Jeb Bush and Romney are not failed politicians. They were both Governors. Trump will never be President. He needs the minority vote and he will never win it….Hillary will.
Genny Lingenfelter says
HI Lola, I sooo agree with you.. It is difficult seeing why people do not understand that we are inot in any where usual times. There needing unite with Trump -not fighting. Cruz lies terribly or don’t listen to Trump being sooo wrapped up in wining.. Truthfully I truly believe Trump has more of a handle on situation.
Sincerely, Genny
Michael C. Creasman says
Genny, we are not in usual times. We are in times equivalent to the times the Allies were in at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. A profane, but very capable general, George S. Patton, Jr performed and almost impossible feat when he and the 3rd Army got to Bastogne in time to stop the surge of the Germany Army due to their winter surprise attack. Absent that, we probably would be speaking German today. These times are just as desperate. Donald J. Trump is this nation’s General George S. Patton today. If he is not our next president, I shutter to think….
Nikki TuyetLe says
Well said! …. Also Heidi Cruz works for Goldman Sachs, took a leave of absence from her executive position to help Cruz’s campaign. Her impressive resume includes a master’s in business administration from Harvard, a stint in the George W. Bush White House and a high-paying job at investment giant Goldman Sachs, where her Wall Street savvy has made her a fundraising dynamo….. So for Cruz to say he’s anti-establishment, anti big banks…. What a liar!
CHIEN says
It takes one to find another one. If Trump said that Cruz lied, how does he know–It is like the pot is calling the kettle black. OR IT TAKES A THIEF TO FIND ANOTHER THIEF
Frank says
And we have another un-informed person posting on this page. DO SOME RESEARCH ON CRUZ IF YOU THINK TRUMP LIED ABOUT HIM. If that is to hard for you, let me know and I will fill you in?
Betty Swernofsky says
Read last night that the Establishment is now going to support Cruz as the only way to beat TRUMP.
Dennis Woodhull, Sr. says
Were you born this stupid or did you earn the title ??
Jessie says
The Facebook ad features a tasteful nude photo of Melania Trump that does but not revealing anything, with the caption, “Meet Melania Trump, your next First Lady. Or, you could support Ted Cruz .”The ad was not from the Cruz camp and was released by the Make America Awesome PAC and first reported by Buzzfeed on Monday. The group, headed by Liz Mai.
Ted Cruz is the most honorable candidate of all . Trump knows very well that the add is not from Ted but he chooses to LIE about it to get his followers riled up.That’s how TRICKY TRUMP operates and his followers lap it up
.As Solicitor General of Texas Cruz once went against G. W Bush in a case involving a criminal illegal ( Medellin) in Texas and US Supreme court. Cruz bested not only the president, but all of his allies in this victory .
Donald Trump needed only to point to the Medellin case to prove his argument that Mexico is sending drug runners, criminals, and rapists onto our soil.
The fact that the Bush administration was actively trying to get these illegal immigrants relief through international law puts the Bush venom for Cruz in perspective
If Ted Cruz were a typical politician, he would not have gone against his own Republican President from his own home state. But Ted Cruz opted for justice and the rule of law where Bush grabbed at power he did not have.
Mare says
Cruz worked on Bush’s campaign and his wife who is a Goldman sachs executive was also in the CFR and approved the document creating a North American Union. She was also found naked by the side of a road- had a breakdown years ago. Is she fit? I wonder. Cruz is a Bushite and if you think differently I would do some research. How is he being funded? That might even be a better question. Who is paying for his favors?
Dennis Woodhull, Sr. says
That was b/4 he got sucked into the establishment and their ways an beliefs !!
Russ says
First Lindsey Grahm, now Busch, who will be next? Maybe Hairball Reid. Some endorsements Ted. Good luck with that. TRUMP2016!!!!!
Jerome Garrett says
I saw on YouTube where Jesse Ventura is thinking of running as a Libertarian; especially if Bernie Sanders is defeated. I wonder what this would do to the mix. Interestingly Jesse was Governor of Minnesota, where I just recently taught at a university in an adjacent state, and I have to say they loved him up there. He did not seek a second term; however, had he done so, he would have clearly won, as he did so much good in his first term. Interestingly, to me, any way, he sounds so much like Trump. He also advocates that 9-1-1 was “An inside job,” and basically loathes some Republicans and Democrats who are part of “The Establishment.” What are “they” going to do, assassinate Trump and Ventura both for thinking out loud? I am still basically for Trump. My feeling is Go Trump Go! Trump! Trump! Trump! for now. I still think he is the best candidate for America, and the one Americans want to be our next President.
Dan Flanerry says
This has got to be the dumbest thing I have ever red. First of all. Jeb has/was the best Gov. we in Florida have ever had. He would have made a great President, however we are sick and tired of the Bush and especially the Clinton dynasty. Jeb’s. recommendation of Cruz in my thoughts, is a good thing.
Dennis Woodhull, Sr. says
Good for who ?? Not for Cruzer the loser. Here’s a guy that thru his whole campaign cried out what an outsider he was and a real conservative now look who he’s accepting with welcome arms for endorsements…….total establishment types. An “outsider” of lying Ted’s caliber we don’t need as president for sure !!
Justin W says
At this point the Republican nomination is between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. I think Gov. Kasich has the potential to be a good president, but it isn’t going to happen in this election cycle.
I figure all the non-Trump Republicans will begin to support Ted Cruz. I think Jeb realizes that the most predictable conservative candidate is Sen. Cruz.
Hambone says
Bush is saying Ted cruz will be best for the establishment. It will be business as usual with ted in office. Of course this is what Trump supporters already knew. Ted is a politician, and does what politicians do best. Lie, lie, lie to the American people. Donald Trump 2016!
Kathy Walker says
I tottaly agree can’t stand Rafael Ted Cruz. He is scummy and needs to go back to Canada where he belongs or Cuba. He lies I can’t imagine anyone backing him I mute the T V when he comes on of coarse Bush backed him he helped George get in. Both are creepy. Voted Trump sick of lawyer politicians .
Kathy Walker says
I tottaly agree can’t stand Rafael Ted Cruz. He is scummy and needs to go back to Canada where he belongs or Cuba. He lies I can’t imagine anyone backing him I mute the T V when he comes on of coarse Bush backed him he helped George get in. Both are creepy. Voted Trump sick of lawyer politicians .
Johnny says
GOD WILL HAVE FINAL SAY! TED CRUZ FOR OUR GREAT COUNTRY. OH YEAH , THIS COUNTRY NEVER STOPPED BEING GREAT,As the Donald would want his supporters believe? Wake up Trump supporters,
Awake says
God??? I think God would be thoroughly disgusted in people who are voting CRUZ. He is an out and out LIAR. You must be under his spell and brainwashed. Just like all the freaks that his dad has under his spell. You wake up!!! Cruz is as dangerous as Obama. And the Mormons are obviously easily led. We all know that!!!!!! I heard warren Jeff’s is pro cruz. How do you like them apples???? Wake up idiots. Trump is our only chance to FIX this great country.
You can’t fix stupid. Or naive
Alberto Quintana says
Johnny, Cruz showed his real color when he used Trump’s wife exposure for his own personal gane.
Pat says
It stopped being great when all u liberal thinkers just put your hands out for freebies, you all need some military time
Lee Fisher says
What Bush is doing is trying to keep Trump from winning. Jeb believes the Republican Party will fall apart if Trump runs for President and Trump can’t beat Hilary to begin with. Cruz is as close to a “Reagan” as possible. He is the real deal.
The Republican big wigs are afraid of Cruz because he beats them in battles more often than not. Him and Mike Lee are the rebels in the R. party. They think Trump can be bought, but would rather have Jeb Bush. I think the GOP realizes Bush will NOT beat Hilary or Bernie. (Bush knows that, too.)
If you don’t want Trump, vote for the best candidate you can find. I think that is Cruz. Is Cruz perfect? Of course not. Neither are you or I. Cruz is the only “Small Government” candidate left. All the rest are “Progressives” on both sides of the isle.
Progressives simple favor Money and Power through total Government control. For the last 5 years they have done a good job getting exactly that. If you think Trump is a not a big government Progressive, you are deaf, blind and kidding yourself.
Will Cruz succeed in every thing he wants? I don’t know, but I do know none of the others are not going to even try to return to Small Gov. control and the US Constitution as it is written. Our Constitution was written to STOP our Government from having too much control. Most of our politicians want are ignoring the constitutional safe guards that prevent Big Government.
I recommend you all read Dinesh D’Souza’s book “Stealing America”. He teaches you “HOW” the government steals from all of us using Progressive methods right before our very eyes. (these Con-Game methods are fantastic, but they are quickly killing the USA one Con after another)
DeAnn says
I cannot vote for a man who deliberately distorts the message of his opponents. You cannot tell me that you are so dense that you cannot see the many lies, half-truths, and innuendoes that he levels against Trump. The last straw was the use of Trump’s wife photos to support a vote for Ted. Do you believe that he knew nothing of this? In Florida, Ted Cruz campaign (on national TV) tried to make the case that Melania was a foreign born first lady and should not be preferred over Heidi (American). How ironic, since Ted is a Canadian (not natural born) and that should matter most. As to the polls showing the best nominee against Clinton. Naturally Kasich polls best (there are no vindictive ads against him in the press) and Trump polls worst (wall-to-wall vindictive ads against him). I use the word “vindictive” as the ads are not a reporting of facts but a deliberate smear campaign. After the nomination contest and folks get to know the real Trump he would be a winner. If the GOP fails to recognize and nominate Cruz (or another person) they would lose by a landslide … You have to remember the new “folks” to come on board for Trump do not care about SCOTUS so would not stick around to vote for the GOP nominee. On the other hand the GOP care about SCOTUS and has the most to lose. The GOP shows why they have been losers for the past 50 years – they are not great politicians. If they were then they would not be stomping on WE THE PEOPLE votes. The election is not about them but about US. I know for a fact if not TRUMP I am definitely voting Clinton.
B Guffey says
I wonder what Ted gave up to get this endorsment, the Devil has offered a deal. Ted is a schooled deceiver, fraud,
And his endorsement of the dirty tricks he and his corrupt minions have done would establish that, this is a man that should never hold any position. It is very clear that HIS SOUL, HIS FAITH, were the price he paid for entry into the inner circle. Is he already a member of the SECRET groups that Neut Gingridge said were required ? What tests did he have to pass, what acts of “Ritual ” proof he was willing to join or continue serving darkness ?
As a Christian, I believe ,”he is part of the problem not the cure”.
I also believe that the was to shut him down, so that the scheduled unrest and civil rebellion by the people can take place giving Oboma the excuses to bring in the UN forces to add to his army of killers already here, by Executive Order already signed. Ted deserves all the “HATE” Americans have for him. Time to Dance with the DEVIL, TED !
Jae Ashley Stewart says
Cruz has been in politics for 3 years only. He became a senator on January 3, 2013, and that the only position he has ever held. As for him lying. Name one lie he has told. You can’t because Cruz hasn’t told any lies. Trump calls Cruz a liar in order to ruin Cruz’s reputation so people won’t vote for him. Trump can’t tell you anything that Cruz has lied about because CRUZ HAS NOT LIED. Trump is the one LYING to you.
VioletteHeggen says
Let me remind you people, again that Cruz is not qualify to be American President, because he is a Canadian born! Sorry to bust your bubbles!
Trump 2016! Go trump go!!!
Kerry Summers says
I agree, tired of being tired….
Don says
Justin, Gov. Kasich is a political ‘moderate’, just as John McCain was in 2008 and Mitt Romney in 2012. Sadly, none of the three have (or had) a chance at winning the Presidential election. (America’s loss, we were manacled to 8 years of the plague~~the Obama administration)
Speaking of the devil, he apparently is on a world tour meeting with Communist dictators, just departing Cuba and arriving in Venezulela this morning. One has to wonder what he is giving away behind closed doors????
Zelda says
Moderate? Kasich wants to give AMNESTY to all illegals. Nothing moderate about that! His campaign manager said that the only way to stop Trump was with a bullet to his head. Nothing moderate about that.
Lee Fisher says
LOL
I like the way you worded that. Simple, but effective.
Helen Higgason says
I agree, he’s up to no good , you can bet your bottom dollar on that, folks, he’s always up to no good, every day of every week!!, he’ll give away the BANK if we a not careful…..especially when he goes out of the US…
DeAnn says
The difference with these gents (2008, 2012) is that they were moderates who did not resonate with the masses of folks who sit out elections and do not vote. In short these gents are too elitist and felt that they are a cut above the common man. Trump on the other hand is stirring the masses to get out of their chairs and show up at the polls. The irony is he can accomplish this even though he is a billionaire by simply presenting himself as a common man (and not an elitist as Rubio, Cruz, etc.). Now all his good work is being destroyed by the vindictive statements about him. Conveniently the DNC piles on as the GOP has given them the green light to “punch” Trump. I can only shake my head in wonder as it is clear that the Establishment is racked with envy at what Trump accomplished in a few short months. Just think what Romney could have achieved in 2012 if he had allowed Trump a more prominent role in his campaign. I love winning and I hate losers … and I am sure glad that the GOP behaviors is enough to tell me never to join a party of losers; 2016 could have been theirs in a landslide.
As for the Utahns – they are ingrates as Trump was a true friend to Romney in getting him the nomination when the masses did not even want a Mormon. Trump also would have helped Romney to the WH if he had let him participate in the 2012 race. Just as well Romney kept Trump at bay as he gets to see who his true friends are in 2016. I cannot note how ironical that the Mormons voted for Ted who looks down his nose at Mormons who from his ]perspective are cultists.
Kathy says
I though Cruz was considered establishment. Really wonder why it is all about THE PARTY and not the PEOPLE?
Kathy Walker says
Exactly Rafael Cruz is establishment taking money from banks and lobbyist. He lies about that one.
Bob says
Guess he’s taking money from Monsanto as well being for this poisonous secular humanistic establishment….
Jae Ashley Stewart says
Cruz is NOT Establishment in any way. He has been a senator for only 3 years and has only has that one position. He has been fighting the establishment. That why they’re just now slowly beginning to get behind Cruz. They know Trump is too hot-headed and unpredictable to be president. Plus Trump is just a real estate developer. All he knows how to do is make deals. That’s what’s wrong with the government now. There have made too many deals and compromised too much. No one but Cruz has stood his ground since Reagan. And Cruz is not a liar. Trump calls Cruz a liar so that people won’t vote for Cruz. Trump is the one who is lying to you. Ask Trump to tell you what lies Cruz has supposedly told. He can’t because there aren’t any, and Trump knows it. Also, Cruz did not place that ad about Melani. A Super PAC that’s not affiliated with Cruz at all placed it. I know this because all campaign expenditures have to be reported to the RNC. It’s the law, so they know who placed the ad, and it was not Cruz. Read this:
http://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-ted-cruz-wife-tweet-2016-3
Greg says
Totally agree. He called Carson a pedophile because it’s effective even if it’s untrue. Trump has supported the Dems for decades.
DeAnn says
He knew about the ad and should have disavowed it … Cruz, Rubio, et al are not reaganesque and I get tired of these folks trying to be the next Reagan. What is wrong with them running themselves? If anyone can claim a similarity to Reagan is Trump as he has stirred the disinterested masses to get off their couches and vote for the 1st time. The Presidency is not about being “Presidential” but being a “Natural Born Citizen” (hard criteria as per Constitution) and being “Able-to-Stir-the-Masses-to-Action” (soft criteria). Cruz do not qualify on any of these points.
BTW Reagan was an actor and did well. So I would expect a businessman to do even better as there is much similarity between the job of POTUS and CEO. A lawyer or politician type is far removed as these folks thrives on gridlock, divisiveness, and upmanship. Now you should appreciate why Washington DC is the way it is – too many lawyer/politicians!.
On another note, the media was all over Trump because supposedly David Duke expressed a liking for Trump. I see the Grand Dragon endorsed Hillary but to date no press have asked Clinton to disavow these folks. Media bias at its finest …
I was not a Trumpeteer and hardly one to comment online but the unfair behaviors toward Trump means I cannot stay silent. If Trump is the nominee I shall vote for him else it is Clinton all the way.
DeAnn says
As for Cruz not a liar – he has told so many lies, half-truths, innuendoes that it would take a book. It does not matter what you want to believe as if anyone but TRUMP is the nominee Clinton will be the next president. The polls may say otherwise since you are doing polls in a toxic environment created by the GOP out of fear. Therefore it is not a surprise that Kasich polls well against Clinton (no vindictive ads) and Trump fares worst (lots of vindictive ads).
Now, it is clear the Establishment cannot bear a mere Real Estate Developer (to use your putdown) is a better politician and in a league all of his own. Can you imagine what Trump could have accomplished if there were no vindictive ads against him? Can you get your head around the fact that he is winning across the board with all the opposition that would have sank any candidacy by now? Can you wake up and smell the coffee when he whipped Rubio in every county in Florida except the one county where Rubio resided?
Whether Trump prevails as the nominee we would look back in years to come and realize how stupid we were to rail against a man for daring to win … Do you like losers? I don’t like losers to the point that when I am losing I feel good knowing that the winner was a better man than I was. That is what the Establishment cannot accept so it shows that they are losers as they cannot graciously accept a “good win”.
A “good win” as Trump is achieving this with a lean organization and zero support from the Establishment. Literally Trump has to work hard to get his endorsements – the others are propped up puppets that would never amount to much and would hurt the GOP in the general elections and the years to come. Who wants to be part of a party that do not know what it is to play fair?
Maria says
Wrong. I will support Hillary.
Awake says
you are part of the problem. The clintons and Obamas and Bush family have ruined this country enough. You obviously are TOO DENSE to understand. You should do us all a favor and stay HOME on Election Day. Or is it the fact that you don’t want to lose your rights of abortions for birth control every other month. Idiot
VioletteHeggen says
Well said!
Helen Higgason says
Then if you do , your a stupid, liberal, most of you people doesn’t have enough intelligence to come in out of the rain, as the saying goes..
DeAnn says
We will only come out of the rain for Trump! Do you really expect us to vote for someone like Cruz whose many lies, half-truths, and innuendoes against other opponents shows him to be anything but the Christian he profess to be? Do you believe that he did not know about the Melania ad? He showed his lack of class by not disavowing the Melania and and even had the temerity to scold Trump for mentioning his own wife Heidi … really? The media may laud him for his behavior but the common man would not forget. As a matter of fact Cruz and Kasich should realize they are mere tools for the Establishment to derail Trump and elect their own man. For Cruz cannot win a national election as he would underperform both McCain & Romney. Do they imagine the stirred up masses would vote Republican because they supported Trump? In your dreams …
IMHO – if not Trump then Clinton is the best to clean up shop … God knows she has been a President-in-Waiting since 1992…
Thelma Brown says
Donald Trump. Trump to Triump God Has Many Triump Angels With Donald Trump.To Become Are Next President To Lead The American People.Triump Is in The Bible.Trump For President
Genny Lingenfelter says
HI Thelma, I agree-believe only one to lead us out of this scary mess we are in.
Genny
Tammy p. says
Donald Trump will be the best President ever!!!! He knows how to get us out of debt, keep us safe by securing our borders and we will have plenty of jobs with less crime! Everyone will be happy. He is self funding his campaign and is for everyone. I will vote for Donald Trump!!!! please think about how Cruz and Hillery cheat.and lie.we need a strong leader we can. trust and together we can help make America Great Again!!! Vote Trump…jump on the trump train all the way to the white house. I pray he wins.
Bruce Feher says
Now we know who the establishment candidate is!
Hambone says
Most people already knew that, but this is definitely confirmation of that fact.
Krkyoldhag says
Deal was made. Rnc will steal nomination from trump, promise nomotocruz if je picks keb as v p .then rnc will dump cruz and jeb be the nomine. Fox is in.
Sue says
I don’t buy that at all. Cruz is not being financed by GEORGE SOROS like Obama was/Clinton is. AND Kasich is all $700,000/800,000. So tos to control Kasich too? Cruz the only one who can beat Trump without a convention. There’s slot of us out here who don’t want Trump or the establishment. Cruz is a TRUE Constitutionalist. It has been asked how he could beat Trump and Clinton and as he said ALL Republicans Conservatives and Reagan Democrats need to come together. This is what is happening. Even Trump is courting the establishment which is necessary to win the general election as divided this country is!!!!! Cruz 2016 supporter
J-9 says
Glad you believe in Cruz. His biggest backer is a former Hedge fund man ( I will not name his name) you can find it on the web. The backer owes IRS between 2 and 4 billions and I am sure with his own candidate in the White House, he could probably save a billion or 2. Good investment, right!!!!
DeAnn says
You must be delusional … The Reagan democrats have the least in common with Cruz. Be truthful – Cruz won Utah because Romney told the Mormons who to vote for. It was not as if Cruz was this wonderful candidate that drew folks to him with his charisma. A better test of Cruz appeal is the Arizona results. The excuse is that votes went to Rubio and others. Even so, he did not even come close to Trump despite adopting Trump’s position on etch border and Muslims. In fact his position is even more stringent.
I predict Cruz would fail even worst than McCain and Romney … I cannot bear the man speaking. Much as I disliked Rubio for his “hands” business I would prefer him over Cruz any day.
Don says
Here we go again Jebby, “THE PARTY”.
If you weren’t so darn STUPID, you and ‘Little Marco’ would have realized that “THE PARTY” no longer serves OR represents Conservative Americans, thus the surge in popularity of ‘The Donald’.
It Jebby throws his political (lightweight) support behind Cruz, it can only mean a decline from those who currently support
Ted Cruz.
I see this as nothing less than Jebby trying to get back at ‘The Donald’ for Jebbys shellacing in the debates. Unfortunately for the little rich kid, it will backfire. Former Cruz supporters will be defecting over to the Trump nomination to escape the Republican “ESTABLISHMENT” culture.
Kathleen Shipley says
If the crossover candidates were able to vote in the primary race you would see hugh numbers for Trump. They couldn’t vote outside their party in Kansas so Cruz won. Then I took part in a Kansas only poll and Trump crushed Cruz. If Trump is our candidate in November Hillary will be dead in the water.
Sue says
ALL polls show Trump losing. There are alot of people who DON’T want him even with the crossover. They could stay home which won’t be helpful
DeAnn says
Context is important – the polls are being done in a highly toxic environment (against Trump). Notice how Kasich does the best in these polls (the least vindictive ads against him as he is no threat to anyone) and Trump does the worst … Similarly for the DNC Hillary fares the worst in polls vs. Bernie.
It is counterintuitive but the top candidates on either side is in reality Trump and Hillary. If this was not the case they would not be winning votes amongst people who are actually engaged in following the candidates. After the nomination then the polling would reflect Trump vs. Hillary contest as ALL would be engaged in following the candidates.
As for staying home – to put anyone but Trump means that you are depending on the same base (minus those GOP folks who are passed off) to win in November. For I can tell you the 1st time voters for Trump would not leave their couch.
If you unite around Trump you get the traditional Republican Base PLUS the 1st time Voters + Blue-Collar Dems+ Independents etc.
So which scenario gives you the best chance at a win in November?
Genny Lingenfelter says
HI Kathaleen,
I wonder about “the Pack”. Never knew about those in past. Sounds rather Commy to me. We the people spoke & evidently has NO meaning.
Genny
Rudy Binder says
Ted Cruz and His wife are the new Jim and Tammy Baker, preaching conservative values convincing conservatives people to vote for Cruz knowing that once he is elected he will do what the establishment tells him to do.
His wife is an executive at Goldman Sacks which is about as establishment as it gets.
You can fool the people part of the time but not all the time.
Sue says
Working at a hospital doesn’t make me a doctor. Being a waitress at a restaurant doesn’t make me a chef. And it CERTAINLY WOULDN’T make my spouse one either.
Carolyn says
Sue
Ted Cruz is run by his super pac and I wonder what your excuse will be for that.
Constitutionalist says
working as a nurse at a hospital does not make me a doctor
True. Working as a nurse that KNOWS the doctors are deliberately KILLING patients yet keeps her mouth shut makes her an ACCOMPLICE.
working as a waitress at a restaurant does not make me a chef
True. But if you watch several of your customers keel over from eating the food that the chef prepares and keep your mouth shut, you are an ACCOMPLICE to that chef’s poisoning of people.
Jay says
Wow, this should really make a difference for Ted Cruz. To be supported by a loser means absolutely nothing. Ted Cruz is not the person to be president. He has hidden agendas and the voters need to know what goes on behind closed doors. Ted’s wife, Heidi, is an employee of Goldman-Sachs and is on leave of absence while her husband is running for POTUS. She also sits on boards that are pushing for the “New World Order”. Just for your information.
Helen Garner-Wall says
JUST SAY NO! I do not trust Jeb Bush nor the GOP. I have voted Republican since I turned 21 yrs (that was long ago & that was how old you had to be to vote). No more Bush’s in my life time! I do not trust Jeb as he is so much like the rest of the GOP, they speak with forked tongue. I am voting for Mr. Trump who is not asking, begging me for a contribution and making you feel guilty if you do not contribute. I do believe he will certainly try to Make America Great again!
Genny Lingenfelter says
Hi Helen,
I agree & think these unusual times that will never happen again. Rather scary don’t you think.? All running are usual except Trump. .
Genny
GA BOY says
Mr. Trump Is for the people. He keeps his word. I like that.
George maier says
I am a lifelong conservative and will vote for Trump…
If the establishment tries to destroy him it is my opinion that there will be no GOP at the end and we will have a socialist in the Whitehouse.
Socialism WILL destroy America. We never will be a capitalistic, free enterprise nation again and the entire world will slip into darkness.
While I have no personal animosity toward the Bush’s past or present we need a strong leader who is charismatic and that is Trump.
Cruz cannot! He might be a good VP or Mr Kasich but president– not now.
I am disappointed in Mitt Romney.
Having lived with the Mormons, I understand their loyalty to him in his call for votes but he did more to destroy the GOP than help anyone.We do not want the same old- same old.
Why can’t the establishment understand this? Hillary is worse than anyone but Bernie is a Trotskyite Communist. Are we on the way to a U S A R??
Genny Lingenfelter says
HI George, Sooo agree & I feel we-America are in dire need of thinking GOOD for WE THE PEOPLE, Trump is only answer I can see in any way. Most one’s trying are for them selves-no other reason.
Genny
uncle_fweddy says
Bernie is another one, like Obama, who’s never held an actual job; he’s been in school, or in government jobs. That’s probably why he has this obsession with redistributing other people’s money, I’m SO SICK of all these lazy jerks who want to drive the new Lexus, but not hold a job, or do anything for it. Get a friggin’ job, you lazy bums!
Jerry says
Cruz is a sneeky shyster as well as a LIAR, His wife is a nut, Found at the side of a road threatening to commit suicide with a gun, Have that in the White house?? Plus Cruz is exactly the establishment, He says he is not, But look at it He is backed by Goldman Sachs, His wife works for them. He is in the Senate. And do you really feel Cruz is doing this for America or for the American people? Or is it for Himself?He has someone to pay back with something for Backing him. Can you imagine listening to him for 4 years, It would only be 4 years because America will not like him. He’s a Jerk
Kenneth Stelter says
Ted and Heidi Cruz both mentored with the Bush Family – Ted is a closet RINO – a puppet of the Establishment and Heidi is an Establishment Power Player – a Vice President and on the Board of Goldman Sacks and active with the Council on Foreign Relations. Ted not only sleeps with the enemy – Ted and Heidi Cruz ARE the enemy/
Al says
Well he got the enforcement of Romney (member of a cult), very establishment GOP member and now the Bush’s. How much more does WE THE PEOPLE need to see Cruz is steering himself into a full fledged career politician, business as usual establiment guy… GO DONALD GO……
Al says
Well he got the enforcement of Romney (member of a cult), very establishment GOP member and now the Bush’s. How much more does WE THE PEOPLE need to see Cruz is steering himself into a full fledged career politician, business as usual establiment guy… GO DONALD GO……
Constitutionalist says
What i really care about is the Constitution and it’s REQUIREMENT that a candidate be “natural born.” The First Congress, Second session defined the term for posterity by stating that this status is conveyed by – and ONLY by – BOTH parents being Citizens at the time of the child’s birth…which reflected the understanding conveyed by Vattel’s “Law of Nations,” that came out roughly 30 years prior to the First Congress’ seating. Emerrich(sp?) Vattel wrote that in ALL nations, “natural born” status is conveyed via BOTH parents being Citizens at the time of the child’s birth.
In the BEST-case scenario for Cruz, he can claim US citizenship through his mother, who may or may NOT have been a US Citizen when Ted was born. His dad was NEVER a US Citizen, and some say that his mother voted in Canadian elections, which you can’t do unless you ARE a Canadian Citizen. The 14th Amendment confused things for a lot of people; under the 14th, you can be a citizen without EITHER of your parents having been citizens at all – like Rubio, for instance. These children and NOT “natural born,” and canNOT run for or hold the office of the presidency, not lawfully, not Constitutionally. Neither can naturalIZED citizens, who are born in another country, then apply for and get citizenship later…like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now, since Cruz’s WIFE is a citizen, their CHILDREN might be considered to be natural born(just like Rubio’s), but that determination would have to wait on finding out whether or not Cruz is actually and really a citizen, FIRST.
Why more people don’t realize the 2 following things, i don’t know:
1. Cruz was a Canadian citizen until 2014.
2. Cruz has “sealed” his birth and citizenship records, just like D’Owebama.
But yeah, Bush endorsing Cruz could be compared to Hitler endorsing Mussolini for president of Zimbabwe. Both Bush and Hitler would be wealthy, powerful men, but the stank! The Bush family has a long criminal history, as well, starting with Prescott, who SHOULD have been shot for treason because he supplied arms and ammunition, vehicles and supplies to Nazi Germany during WW2! If he HAD been, our country might’ve been spared the two NWO/OWG chumps and their respective ruinous reigns.
Awake says
Ted cruz is as creepy as warren Jeff’s (the child rapist that is in prison for raping hundreds of Mormon girls and boys).
Mormons are use to being led and told what to do. That is OBVIOUS, as we saw the polls from yesterday.
Sad. Really. What religion can do to a person. And a country.
Americans better wake up and stand up and REALIZE that the ONLY ONE we have is TRUMP. He is on OUR SIDE.
Cruz is a lying scum bag. And mitt falls right there next to him.
Those two creeps would LOVE to have a gorgeous wife like Milania. They sunk to the deepest depths of hell when they started going against Milania. Shame on them!!!!!!!
Mitt needs to go out to pasture. And cruz needs to go back to Canada.
And Hillary. She belongs in prison.
This country is really screwed up. The American people are idiots. Wake up Americans. We don’t have much time left. I want my country to be great again.
Trump 2016
Chuck says
Why does Jeb! endorsing Cruz make him an establishment sellout and Chris Christie endorsing Trump not mean the same thing?
Carolyn says
Because Jeb Bush is dynasty political family. Christy is a first time politician. Also for those that do not know the Bush family are close friends to Ted Cruz and if someone with the last name Bush can not win then they will take someone they can control with the last name of Cruz.
Lester Gillis says
A REAL CONSERVATIVE would NEVER have asked Mitch “The-Bitch-McConnell” if it was OK to vote FOR the T.P.P!!! Trump should begin to push Teddy Boy on this issue.
James Carlisle says
Trump is are only hope lets help him get 1237 so he wins on the first ballot.
Thomas says
Maybe jeb bush is a secret Cuban cigar lover and likes the one between cruz’s legs.
Louis says
I have been wondering – does Donald Trump fund what passes for “news: in The Horn News?
Constitutionalist says
i doubt it, Louie.
i did a little investigating, and it seems that one of the owners of The Horn was also the head of a foundation of H.W. Bush’s called “The Thousand Points of Light.” If ANYthing, i believe it possible that this is a CIA data-collection point, based on H.W.’s previous position as head of that alphabet agency, and his subsequent UN “New World Order” speech.
jan says
I am a very conservative Republican, always faithful to my party, and I hear what everyone is saying but I also hear what Trump is saying and I prefer Trump over Cruz. Cruz doesn’t give me confidence. He seems sleezy in a political way. I just do not have confidence in Cruz. I have confidence in Trump that he can turn this nation around because of his business acumen. I have known many very successful business people and not everyone liked them but people respected them because of their business accumen…and that maybe Trump. We can’t continue to run this country in a socialistic way. We need to be successful so that the people can be successful. I am a business woman and I did it myself. I worked with different Government Departments, but I did it, otherwise, on my own and I am very proud of it.. I believe that is because when you are successful people respect you because of your success but may say “sometimes I wish he wouldn’t talk.” It just happens.
Lorraine E says
“Birds of a feather flock together.” More and more of the liberal RINOs (a.k.a. democrats) are supporting Ted Cruz. Looks like Ted Cruz is actually one of the liberal RINOs and no different than the liberal democrats. Once a politician, always a politician.
wilbert jennings says
Trump is no politician, and pretty much calls a spade a spade. He threatens the good old boy policy and the double talk each party member spouts to us the voter. Hillary is under investigation and has been her whole career for improprieties and yet she is allowed to run for President. It’s no wonder the rest of the world is laughing at us.
wilbert jennings says
Trump is no politician, and pretty much calls a spade a spade. He threatens the good old boy policy and the double talk each party member spouts to us the voter. Hillary is under investigation and has been her whole career for improprieties and yet she is allowed to run for President. It’s no wonder the rest of the world is laughing at us. Its pretty bad when the party you represent attacks you and tries to double team in order to trick the voter.
grams says
The Bible says in the last days there will be a “spirit of deception”. Looks like it’s already here! ………anyone who lies even once can ‘t be trusTED!
Wayne says
Kiss of death? Bush endorses Cruz…. Everyone please clap…
DixieBelle says
I can’t understand why so much attention is being given to Trump’s colorful language, when no one has mentioned Hillary’s. From what I have read about her, the ‘F’ word is her conversational mainstay. She’s just better at hiding her true colors than Trump.
Jack says
No more Bushes please.
Arthur Hartsock says
Mr. Cruz knows his campaign is almost over. Hopefully he can exit as gracefully as Mr. Rubio. He is still the Senator from Texas, and he has an important job ahead. Soon we’ll find out how successful Mr. Trump will be as President.
Don says
Just what I was think about Bush Support (kiss of death). If you look at the states that Crew has won other than Texas they are the same state that B. Sanders has beat Hillary in. He took 69% of Rep. vote and B. Sander took 79% of Dem. In Utah. It all has to do with the people mine set in these states mostly all Liberal or Mod. Let see what Crews does in upcoming state if he is as strong as he says he is. The Trumpster will kick his but.
RevG says
Bush just needs a job, and Cruz and his wife are butt buddies going way back. Hey Bushie borrowed over Half a Million Dollars for his campaign. LOL Cruz might as well jump in a deep pit. He is INELLIGIBLE !
Constitutionalist says
Just finished watching an interesting video from the 2008 era, when H “I Liar” Y Klinton was running against D’OweBama in the primaries; turns out that a fella by name of “Peter Paul” partnered w/Stan Lee, the former owner of Marvel Comics(fired by new ownership, tangential point), and how when Paul ran a million-dollar Hollywood fundraiser for The Liar, it turns out that she directly solicited donations in amounts NXS of 25,000, in clear violation of the election laws at that time. Long story short, wasn’t long atall before both Klintons denied even KNOWING Paul, and when he sued them for stealing his money and ruining his business, the Klintons managed to maneuver a judge that Bill had appointed to “hear” the case. Paul has a buttload of documented proof, but with legal maneuverings, no jury has yet been able to HEAR it, which is another outrage all on it’s own.
At any rate, if anyone is interested in learning of yet ANOTHER story of criminality from the Klinton’s misbegotten past, they can watch the vid for themselves – and hopefully, forward the link:
youtube.com/watch?v=0JGAt6LqJvw&feature=iv&src_vid=TN4z2rEmTkg&annotation_id=annotation_205962837
As always, in the interest of not having to wait until the link is screened before the comment will post, i’ve omitted the “http://” and the “www.” You should be able to paste’n’go the link above, but if not, just add the omitted parts back in.
Yep, Klinton Kleptos; insane criminals who have managed to get the support of the OWG/NWO a-holes, which is why they’ve yet to face real justice on this earth. Yet.
Dennis Woodhull, Sr. says
Now the real truth is coming out on Cruz….just look at how he’s welcoming the helping hand of the establishment when all along he’s been lying about being an outsider. Yea he’s a big outsider right !!
B Guffey says
Where is my reply post. Frm [email protected]
Or is this just more of the same…?