RE: Ted Cruz...

[Jeremy]

So can we put up a RPF poll of who is voting for Cruz and who is voting for Addison?
That way I can vote for the winner and make sure my vote isn't being thrown away...

Your vote will be thrown away on Addison, that is clear. And all of the big name libertarian Republicans have endorsed Cruz. Addison was polling at 1%. Then they stopped polling him because he was so low I guess.

 

[kylejack]

The problem is that we need to defeat dewhurst. Cruz can do it, Addleson cannot.
Hence, why we are backing him.

Yes, very familiar with the lesser of two evils meme. And I've fallen for that trick before.

 

[kylejack]

Your vote will be thrown away on Addison, that is clear. And all of the big name libertarian Republicans have endorsed Cruz. Addison was polling at 1%. Then they stopped polling him because he was so low I guess.

And I threw my vote away on Ron Paul in 2008, too. And I'll do it again when there is a principled candidate willing to speak his mind and speak truth to power.

 

[Paul Fan]

And I threw my vote away on Ron Paul in 2008, too. And I'll do it again when there is a principled candidate willing to speak his mind and speak truth to power.

This^

No more 'lesser evil' for me. We should support, and demand, true liberty.

 

[GeorgiaAvenger]

Haha, Ron endorses him and he hides it? That is an insult in my book.

Clearly he is telling everyone here that he doesn't want your money or vote.

That is because never formally endorsed him, he just talked about how he needed to get elected.

I have noticed with other candidates such as Glen Bradley, Paul has written an actual statement.

 

[Jeremy]

And I threw my vote away on Ron Paul in 2008, too. And I'll do it again when there is a principled candidate willing to speak his mind and speak truth to power.

If Ted Cruz was Mike Huckabee your comparison might work.

 

[Feeding the Abscess]

That is because never formally endorsed him, he just talked about how he needed to get elected.

I have noticed with other candidates such as Glen Bradley, Paul has written an actual statement.

Dear Reader,

Anyone who knows me knows I have a real soft spot in my heart for the state of Texas.

So today, I'm very proud to endorse a fellow Texan – United States Senate candidate Ted Cruz!

But with time running out before the May 29 Republican Primary, I'm asking you to join me in supporting Ted by making a generous donation to his campaign.

I was very impressed with Ted when I got to see him in action at a Tea Party rally my son Rand and I spoke at in Texas this past weekend.

Ted is a true statesman and is exactly the kind of person my son Rand needs to help him fight for liberty in the U.S. Senate.

If elected, Ted will be a leader in the fight to restore individual liberty, free markets, and sound money in America.

In fact, Rand, Ted, and I had a lengthy discussion about the dangers of the Federal Reserve printing money out of thin air.

Ted understands monetary policy and is fully committed to passing AUDIT THE FED legislation.

But Ted doesn't just understand the dangers of Ben Bernanke's inflationary policies.

He also understands the importance of protecting our God-given liberties.

In fact, he is strongly opposed to the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens under the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and he will fight to overturn this gross violation of our liberties.

Ted is also an opponent of the TSA, and he will work with Rand in his fight to abolish this out-of-control federal agency.

Like you, he's tired of being treated like a second-class citizen any time he chooses to fly.

He's tired of the abusive pat-downs, the groping of children, and the destruction of our constitutional rights we encounter when trying to travel from one place to another.

And finally, Ted is a firm believer in American sovereignty - and will never support or vote for ceding our rights to the United Nations.

If you agree we need more leaders fighting to restore our rights in the U.S. Senate, please join me in supporting Ted's campaign.

With the May 29 Texas Primary fast approaching, Ted needs your help right away.

So please, help a true Patriot by making the most generous contribution you possibly can afford to Ted Cruz's Senate campaign.

Thank you so much for your support!

For Liberty,

Ron Paul

P.S. I've decided to endorse Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate in Texas, and I'm asking you to join me in supporting him by making a generous donation to his campaign.

If elected, Ted will stand side-by-side with my son Rand in the U.S. Senate to fight against Big Government.

 

[GeorgiaAvenger]

Dear Reader,

Anyone who knows me knows I have a real soft spot in my heart for the state of Texas.

So today, I'm very proud to endorse a fellow Texan – United States Senate candidate Ted Cruz!

But with time running out before the May 29 Republican Primary, I'm asking you to join me in supporting Ted by making a generous donation to his campaign.

I was very impressed with Ted when I got to see him in action at a Tea Party rally my son Rand and I spoke at in Texas this past weekend.

Ted is a true statesman and is exactly the kind of person my son Rand needs to help him fight for liberty in the U.S. Senate.

If elected, Ted will be a leader in the fight to restore individual liberty, free markets, and sound money in America.

In fact, Rand, Ted, and I had a lengthy discussion about the dangers of the Federal Reserve printing money out of thin air.

Ted understands monetary policy and is fully committed to passing AUDIT THE FED legislation.

But Ted doesn't just understand the dangers of Ben Bernanke's inflationary policies.

He also understands the importance of protecting our God-given liberties.

In fact, he is strongly opposed to the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens under the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and he will fight to overturn this gross violation of our liberties.

Ted is also an opponent of the TSA, and he will work with Rand in his fight to abolish this out-of-control federal agency.

Like you, he's tired of being treated like a second-class citizen any time he chooses to fly.

He's tired of the abusive pat-downs, the groping of children, and the destruction of our constitutional rights we encounter when trying to travel from one place to another.

And finally, Ted is a firm believer in American sovereignty - and will never support or vote for ceding our rights to the United Nations.

If you agree we need more leaders fighting to restore our rights in the U.S. Senate, please join me in supporting Ted's campaign.

With the May 29 Texas Primary fast approaching, Ted needs your help right away.

So please, help a true Patriot by making the most generous contribution you possibly can afford to Ted Cruz's Senate campaign.

Thank you so much for your support!

For Liberty,

Ron Paul

P.S. I've decided to endorse Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate in Texas, and I'm asking you to join me in supporting him by making a generous donation to his campaign.

If elected, Ted will stand side-by-side with my son Rand in the U.S. Senate to fight against Big Government.

Interesting, why was I not able to find it on Ron's website? Do you have a link?

I am probably sure that Ted isn't endorsing Ron for a couple of reasons. One, Ron isn't going to win. Two, he wants to stay neutral as to not alienate the supporters of somebody else.

He should tout the endorsement though.

 

[Feeding the Abscess]

Interesting, why was I not able to find it on Ron's website? Do you have a link?

I am probably sure that Ted isn't endorsing Ron for a couple of reasons. One, Ron isn't going to win. Two, he wants to stay neutral as to not alienate the supporters of somebody else.

He should tout the endorsement though.

It was an email, I haven't looked elsewhere for the announcement.

 

[kylejack]

If Ted Cruz was Mike Huckabee your comparison might work.

Ted Cruz is an unknown quantity, because he takes a position on very few issues.

 

[Jeremy]

Ted Cruz is an unknown quantity, because he takes a position on very few issues.

I don't think he is that unkown when all of the liberty leaders are backing him.

 

[Spoa]

I SUPPORT TED CRUZ FOR US SENATE!

Here is a link where Rand Paul AND Ron Paul endorses Ted Cruz for Senate. I don't know of many candidates who have the support of both Dad and Son Paul. Ted Cruz is one of those few. If anyone doubts Ted Cruz's promise of conservatism, then I don't know what you are fighting for. Join Rand and Ron in supporting Ted Cruz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A80b4EfFGks&feature=related

 

[Supernaut]

Ron didn't endorse Ted Cruz, Jesse Benton endorsed him and got Ron to agree to it because he is the gatekeeper.

http://www.dailypaul.com/233301/glenn-addison-on-jesse-benton

Skip to the 5:40 mark of that video.

Jim Demint, Rand Paul, and Ted Cruz. Oh great I can't wait for that triumvirate of "liberty". lol.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Ron didn't endorse Ted Cruz, Jesse Benton endorsed him and got Ron to agree to it because he is the gatekeeper.

http://www.dailypaul.com/233301/glenn-addison-on-jesse-benton

Skip to the 5:40 mark of that video.

Jim Demint, Rand Paul, and Ted Cruz. Oh great I can't wait for that triumvirate of "liberty". lol.

Yeah, that's why Ron traveled to Texas and appeared with both Rand and Cruz in Austin.

 

[helmuth_hubener]

If anyone doubts Ted Cruz's promise of conservatism, then I don't know what you are fighting for.

Perhaps people with actual track records? More than those with nothing but empty promises? That's one possibility.

Questionable politician is questionable, that's what it comes down to for me. I will fight for other things. Liberty is what I'm fighting for. I don't mind that Ron and Rand endorsed him. Endorse away! Hopefully this is all part of the Thousand-Year Plan. Cruz is clearly an accomplished politician. There may be some strategic benefit to doing this endorsement. Anyway, the Pauls can endorse Chris Christie for all I care; whatever they think they need to do to continue growing the ideas and movement of Liberty. But that doesn't mean I'm going to support Christie, get real!

 

[wealeat]

It really bothers me how many reject logic in this race.

Glenn Addison was not involved in the liberty movement before "God told him" to run for Senate. If Glenn Addison was some stalwart for liberty he would have a record of fighting for it. He is pandering to the liberty movement. Hell, his only policy suggestion is protectionist policies on China.

Ted Cruz was giving speeches on Hayek and Mises in High School. He wrote his thesis on the 9th and 10th amendment. He started the 10th Amendment Center in Texas. He's come out against the NDAA, the TSA, & internet censorship. He was against Libya and believes that only congress can declare war. He's endorsed by Ron Paul, Rand Paul, Justin Amash, RLC & YAL.

Some are you are completely nuts if you don't think this guy is the real deal.

 

[helmuth_hubener]

Some are you are completely nuts if you don't think this guy is the real deal.

Why did he not do anything remotely libertarian for Texas during his extremely long (record-settingly-long) tenure as Texas Solicitor General? The only somewhat libertarian things he did were joining in the 2nd Amendment lawsuit and something against the U.N., neither of which were things he did in Texas itself, but rather fighting against higher levels of gov't. Nothing to get excited about, sorry.

 

[pmbug]

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Ted Cruz ... started the 10th Amendment Center in Texas. He's come out against the NDAA, the TSA, & internet censorship. He was against Libya and believes that only congress can declare war. ...

Might help a lot if these sorts of "credentials" were being advertised. This is the first I've heard of his positions on anything. His performance in the first debate was underwhelming IMO.

Might also help a lot if his campaign responded to voters such as myself who contacts them with questions.

 

[wealeat]

Might help a lot if these sorts of "credentials" were being advertised. This is the first I've heard of his positions on anything. His performance in the first debate was underwhelming IMO.

Might also help a lot if his campaign responded to voters such as myself who contacts them with questions.

You do realize we are weird, right? The issues that appeal to us are not the ones that appeal to the mainstream. They have to market him to a broader audience, and it is working. That is why the superbrochure isn't effective. It is way too much to digest.

Have you called the campaign office? I've called a couple of times and they have been more than willing to help or answer questions.

Check out the YAL endorsement page for the issues we care about: http://www.yaliberty.org/pac/candidates/cruz

 

[pmbug]

I did call the campaign office because their website does not list a contact email nor provide any contact form. The lady who answered the phone directed me to send my email inquiry to Jon, who she said would be able to answer it. I sent the email and never received any response.

In contrast, Addison answered my email (same inquiry I sent to the Cruz campaign). He was also handing out literature at Ron's appearance at Hofheinz/UofH. I also met him at the State capital connecting with Debra Medina when she testified before the House Ways and Means committee on elimintating property taxes.

If Cruz is afraid to be open and honest about what he believes and supports, how am I to trust that he champions the issues I care about? If his campaign can't be bothered to answer me, why should I expect his office (should he be elected) to be any more responsive?