The next president I guess.

3/19/2015 3:42:43 PM

You don't like Donald Trump?

3/19/2015 3:48:34 PM

No. I don't think Chinese people can accept an old guy with three marriages.

[Edited on March 19, 2015 at 3:56 PM. Reason : I like his daughters tho.]

3/19/2015 3:54:56 PM

I will support him financially. I amazingly agree with almost all he said at CPAC.

3/19/2015 4:19:00 PM

Ted Cruz will not, and should not be the next president.

3/19/2015 6:25:25 PM

Yes, he will.

3/19/2015 9:17:33 PM

OK. I don't care now. As long as GOP take the house.

3/19/2015 9:59:52 PM

Chinese people will pick him, trust me.

3/19/2015 11:26:38 PM

Ted Cruz should not be on any committee involving NASA and/or science:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A6q6eGM_Aw

Of course after questioning why NASA does Earth science this was revealed:
http://www.newsweek.com/nasa-california-has-one-year-water-left-313647

3/20/2015 8:52:51 AM

eh, who cares. We don't need that overpriced liberal state anyways.

We can move the crops somewhere else.

3/20/2015 9:46:59 AM

Federal govt has no business sticking its nose in education. We need to repeal every word of Common Core!

---Absolutely right!

3/20/2015 1:29:50 PM

3/20/2015 5:12:38 PM

3/20/2015 5:14:29 PM

LOL this nutcase is going to announce from Liberty University tomorrow.

3/22/2015 8:01:32 AM

I think it is pretty safe to say that Ted Cruz being elected President is a demographic impossibility.

3/22/2015 10:46:19 AM

Ted Cruz running is a sweet gift to the Democratic Party from Ted Cruz

3/22/2015 12:02:20 PM

the longer he runs, the more infighting there will be in the GOP and the easier it gets for the dems to hold power

3/22/2015 6:26:38 PM

http://www.tedcruz.org/

Let's do it!

3/23/2015 9:55:36 AM

LOL sorry, I don't vote for science deniers.

3/23/2015 9:56:44 AM

Is this a parody thread?

Quote :

"Federal govt has no business sticking its nose in education. We need to repeal every word of Common Core! ---Absolutely right!"

Common Core is a state led effort. I'm not sure the federal government has much skin in that game for it to be repealed

3/23/2015 10:06:52 AM

http://www.forwardprogressives.com/twitter-erupts-mockery-ted-cruzs-candidacy-president-tedcruzcampaignslogans/

3/23/2015 10:16:36 AM

Quote :

"Cruz met his wife while working on the George W. Bush presidential campaign of 2000."

3/23/2015 5:15:12 PM

*sigh* We're screwed.

3/24/2015 7:37:20 AM

So what is his purpose for running? He has to understand that he doesn't have a chance, does he just want to collect money? Start gathering a mailing list for future campaigns? Hope to transition into a speaking tour or Fox News job? What?

3/24/2015 7:51:55 AM

^ Attention. Like all politicians.

3/24/2015 8:13:30 AM

I've already seen R's describe him as:

1) The candidate that both parties can vote for
2) Not conservative enough
3) A breath of fresh air that gives disgruntled R's a candidate they can vote for


HE IS NONE OF THESE THINGS. WHY OH WHY.

3/24/2015 8:28:56 AM

Who is more conservative than Cruz?

3/24/2015 9:34:06 AM

He spoke at the largest Christian University in the world.

3/24/2015 9:35:21 AM

strategically this makes no goddamn sense

3/24/2015 9:59:42 AM

He wants people in the South follow him first.



http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/03/23/liberty-students-forced-to-attend-ted-cruzs-presidential-announcement-speech-theres-more-to-the-story/

3/24/2015 10:16:27 AM

is this about controlling the narrative in conservative media (i.e. controlling what issues are issues for conservatives)? i just can't think of any other strategic reason.

3/24/2015 10:19:30 AM

Those kids cheered him as he was already KING OF THE WORLD!

Quote :

"Today, I'm announcing I'm running for president of the United States!"

3/24/2015 10:25:17 AM

He also made me believe this country was the BEST on this planet!

3/24/2015 10:37:51 AM

49 state Dem landslide if this clown gets the nomination.

3/24/2015 11:07:37 AM

Maybe this is a good thing? The more time he spends focusing on his campaign, the less time he has to fuck up other, more important things?

3/24/2015 11:43:58 AM

I hope people realize the students of Liberty were forced to attend the speech or else face a fine. There were quite a few who posted about how they didn't want to be there on social media.

3/24/2015 11:49:04 AM

Quote :

"I hope people realize the students of Liberty were forced to attend the speech or else face a fine."

I wonder if there is any legal grounds for them to sue the university?

3/24/2015 11:50:30 AM

This guy is everywhere already.

Actually he's a Latin Paul Ryan.

[Edited on March 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM. Reason : ;]

3/24/2015 11:58:37 AM

^^ don't make liberals look stupid

3/24/2015 12:35:41 PM

He is willing to restore liberty of this country. Although it will be very hard I think.

3/24/2015 12:46:54 PM

Quote :

"Liberty University released the following statement from President Jerry Falwell: “Convocation is not a worship service. Convocation is Liberty’s educational forum for students to hear from speakers with a wide diversity of viewpoints from all walks of life — entertainment, business, politics, ministry, and more — many of whom are globally respected as experts in their areas. It is no secret that Convocation is held three times a week and attendance is required, just like class is required for students. No one is expected to agree with every speaker on every point. In fact, Convocation speakers do not all line up with traditional Evangelical Christian viewpoints or even Liberty University’s doctrinal statement. A fundamental part of the college experience is being exposed to a variety of viewpoints so students can better understand why they hold their own beliefs and be better prepared to defend them. Liberty intentionally gives every student this opportunity to become well-rounded on important matters of faith and culture. The fact that some students attended the service wearing T-shirts supporting another potential candidate shows that our students are not indoctrinated; they are free — and encouraged — to form their own opinions about what they hear in Convocation and to express it. I should, however, point out that standing ovations are not required. Students are free to cheer or boo as they see fit. I also think it is irresponsible to take anonymous social media posts and assume that they are students, or are representative of the entire student body. It fills me with great pride, then, to see that our students consistently provide such a warm atmosphere for every speaker who comes to campus, regardless if they agree with them or not. Right after Convocation today, a pre-med student, who is a Democrat, came up to me and shared his appreciation for Convocation and how we bring in such a diverse panel of speakers. He said that he appreciated the opportunity to hear from Sen. Cruz so close to his announcement to run for president. He appreciated that Liberty was chosen as a platform for such a prominent moment. The student told me that he enjoyed the speech and even found some common ground with Senator Cruz on many issues.”"

3/24/2015 1:36:44 PM

Quote :

"Right after Convocation today, a pre-med student, who is a Democrat, came up to me and shared his appreciation for Convocation and how we bring in such a diverse panel of speakers."

i want to post this to https://www.reddit.com/r/thathappened

[Edited on March 24, 2015 at 1:38 PM. Reason : but not enough to actually do it]

3/24/2015 1:38:39 PM

So I felt like Romney was a pretty decent candidate. He lost because conservative Christians didn't get out and vote.

The next middle-of-the-road Republican candidate is going to lose for the same reason. The conservative Christians are going to be pissed that Cruz or Huckabee didn't get the nomination, and they are going to stay home.

Of course it doesn't look like we even have a decent middle-of-the-road candidate this time around.

Cruz will be the rallying point for talking heads. Hannity, Beck and Rush honestly believe that people will get out and vote for a candidate that is truly "conservative." They've filled Cruz's head with this shit, and Cruz really believes he's got a shot.

3/24/2015 2:54:28 PM

what about the inverse of that?

i'd imagine that by presenting a candidate sufficiently conservative or to the right, that it will motivate scare liberals to get out and vote against the conservative candidate.

3/24/2015 2:58:02 PM

The traditional South people, say from Texas to DC, are conservative and Christians, right?
Redneck too.

[Edited on March 24, 2015 at 3:30 PM. Reason : ;]

3/24/2015 3:20:50 PM

Quote :

" Maybe this is a good thing? The more time he spends focusing on his campaign, the less time he has to fuck up other, more important things?"

Why do you think he goes so far out of his way to fuck things up?

3/24/2015 4:08:24 PM

http://jezebel.com/why-dont-ted-cruzs-clothes-fit-him-1693371534

3/24/2015 4:14:01 PM

well shoot has promised him the asian vote

isnt that enough?! ASIANS AND OLD PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER

mass hysteria!

3/24/2015 5:16:20 PM

Quote :

"You know, music is interesting. I grew up listening to classic rock and I’ll tell you sort of an odd story. My music tastes changed on 9/11. And it’s a very strange—I actually, intellectually, find this very curious, but on 9/11, I didn’t like how rock music responded. And country music collectively, the way they responded, it resonated with me and I have to say, it—just as a gut level, I had an emotional reaction that says, “These are my people.” And so ever since 2001 I listen to country music, but I’m an odd country music fan because I didn’t listen to it prior to 2001"

3/24/2015 6:56:19 PM

Different party, same pandering.

3/24/2015 7:28:04 PM