Hypothetical: If Rand doesn't run, would you support Ted Cruz?

[wormyguy]

Based on this exchange: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showth...-type-event)&p=4988005&viewfull=1#post4988005

According to http://opencongress.org, Sen. Cruz votes with Rand more often (93%) than any other Senator (Lee is 91% and Tim Scott is 90%). In the hypothetical event that Rand does not run for President in 2016 while Cruz does, and assuming that Cruz maintains a similar voting record, would you be willing to support him? If so, how strongly?

 

[MelissaWV]

This poll is giving me the finger.

 

[Anti-Neocon]

This is a hypothetical that's never going to happen. I don't happen to agree with many of Ted Cruz's positions but he might be slightly better than the rest the two party system has to offer. Not enough to make me want to get out and vote though.

 

[FrankRep]

Can't.

Ted Cruz, born in Canada.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Cruz

 

[wormyguy]

Can't.

Ted Cruz, born in Canada.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Cruz

His parents were both US citizens, so he is eligible.

 

[sailingaway]

If Rand didn't run I'd be agitating like crazy for Ron to run again, personally.

 

[Christian Liberty]

No, ignoring the Canada thing, Ted Cruz voted to give medical data to the Feds. That means he's a traitor, violator of one of the few Federal laws that actually has a constitutional basis. He may be the best traitor in all the senate, but he's still a traitor, and so I can't support him.

I'd vote libertarian or constitution, depending on the specific candidates involved.

 

[FrankRep]

His parents were both US citizens, so he is eligible.

I can see this being a big court battle.

His father was a Cuban immigrant to the United States during the Cuban Revolution.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Cruz#Early_life_and_education

 

[speciallyblend]

If Rand Paul is not the nominee. I go GJ!!

 

[wormyguy]

I can see this being a big court battle.

His father was a Cuban immigrant to the United States during the Cuban Revolution.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Cruz#Early_life_and_education

No, it's not a big court battle, because it's already been repeatedly litigated at various times and the ruling every time has been the same, that anyone born a US citizen is a "natural-born citizen." His father is and was a naturalized citizen, and in any event only one parent is necessary to confer citizenship.

 

[Christian Liberty]

If Rand didn't run I'd be agitating like crazy for Ron to run again, personally.

At 81, he'd darn well better pick a good VP just in case.

I think he could do it, but I don't think he'd want to, I'd be all for it though. In fact, I want Ron to run more than I want Rand to run...

If Ron doesn't want to run at 81... completely understandable, I'd go for Judge Nap.

 

[Christian Liberty]

If Rand Paul is not the nominee. I go GJ!!

I'd go for Gary as the GOP nominee but we really need someone better for the LP. I'd much rather a purist like Badnarik or something...

Gary Johnson is really close to the same as Rand Paul in my mind in terms of how good, just with different priorities and not as politically savvy.

 

[sailingaway]

At 81, he'd darn well better pick a good VP just in case.

I think he could do it, but I don't think he'd want to, I'd be all for it though. In fact, I want Ron to run more than I want Rand to run...

If Ron doesn't want to run at 81... completely understandable, I'd go for Judge Nap.

I'm not expecting Ron to run, but under those circumstances I'd certainly want him to.

 

[Christian Liberty]

I'm not expecting Ron to run, but under those circumstances I'd certainly want him to.

I'd want Ron to run under ANY circumstance. I don't think there's a single person in the country more qualified.

 

[Sola_Fide]

No. Rand is not even exciting me at this point. It makes you realize how special Ron Paul really was.

 

[Christian Liberty]

No. Rand is not even exciting me at this point. It makes you realize how special Ron Paul really was.

Rand has done some things I don't like, but I don't think he's committed any treason yet. Ted Cruz has.

 

[sailingaway]

I'd want Ron to run under ANY circumstance. I don't think there's a single person in the country more qualified.

OK, Ron's my guy, but I wouldn't nag about it if he decided to let his son run, instead. If Rand weren't running, I wouldn't shut up about it.

 

[trey4sports]

If Rand didn't run I'd be agitating like crazy for Ron to run again, personally.

yeah buddy! Round 4!

 

[compromise]

If Rand does not run and Cruz does, I will donate to and campaign for Cruz. But Cruz is not going to run, so this topic is irrelevant.

Rand will most likely run, and Cruz will be involved with his campaign, maybe as a debate coach or something.

 

[ProvincialPeasant]

Judging by the attitudes of the people on this forum, the consensus in 2035 will be No One But Ron Paul.