Ted Cruz forced to beg GOP establishment for money as opponent surges

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I sure hope Beto keeps his health. He has been go go go go go.





Ted Cruz forced to beg GOP establishment for money as opponent surges


https://shareblue.com/ted-cruz-gop-establishment-money-fundraising-beto-o-rourke/

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By Oliver Willis -
August 28, 2018



Self-styled 'anti-establishment' politician Ted Cruz is now asking establishment Republicans for money to help him in his race against Democrat Beto O'Rourke, who is out-raising him and coming on strong.

The stronger-than-expected challenge posed by Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Beto O’Rourke has prompted Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) to reach out to his GOP colleagues in search of campaign cash.

The Washington Examiner reports that during a lunch with Republicans in Washington, D.C., Cruz “passed the hat for campaign cash” as his “anxiety mounts” about the O’Rourke challenge.

For months, O’Rourke has been crisscrossing the state and raising millions in a grassroots effort that rejects money from political action committees.

In his last race, when he was first elected to the Senate in 2012, Cruz easily won by 16 points. ................

A Republican operative told the Examiner that Cruz “was pretty intense last week” and that he “needs the dough” for his race.

Cruz is facing something of a challenge raising funds, thanks to his abrasive attitude, with which he has run afoul of many politicians within his own party in addition to Democrats. A source told the Examiner, “The bulk of these donors can’t stand Cruz.”
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#BETOforTexas

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[Wounded Bear]

1. Go Texas!!!

[Leghorn21]

2. All Power to you, Beto and Texas!!!

[KayF]

3. Beto vs Beta

[ffr]

4. So Beto's knee speech goes viral and look what happens.

When you stand by your principles, people take notice. This guy has a backbone.

GOTV!

[Lonestarblue]

8. Just saw tonight that Beto will be on the Ellen Show Sept. 5.

That will give him even more exposure. He is conducting an amazing campaign, and I can’t wait to vote for him. Even some of my Republican neighbors are Beto converts!

[gratuitous]

17. O'Rourke has also visited every county in Texas

That means going everywhere, not just the friendly, popular places. It also means that O'Rourke can connect directly with voters, generate some local excitement and get some local media without the Fox filter.

[Cha]

5. KR!!

[Brother Buzz]

6. Beto keeps his health?

Beto is one healthy dude. Hell he's a whopping two year younger than Cruz. 45 and 47 years of age respectively

[BigmanPigman]

9. Wow, what a difference.

[Brother Buzz]

11. Beto O'Rourke Skateboarding at Whataburger McAllen, Texas

Throwing shade on Cruz's bombastic Whataburger comment

[BigmanPigman]

12. Let's see Grandpa Munster do that!

[riversedge]

16. I did not know they were so close in age. Thanks for post.

[vercetti2021]

7. This man will be president one day

I'm calling it now

[keithbvadu2]

10. Cruz: 'Honey, would you please kiss Donald's ass for me?'

Rafael begged Trump to come campaign for him.

The Donald who called Cruz's wife ugly.

Cruz: 'Honey, would you please kiss Donald's ass for me?'

[mbusby]

13. Rethugs are working overtime....

https://www.democraticunderground.com/107840339

[bitterross]

14. I hope they send thoughts and prayers.

He's pissed off every one. Lucky for him they are afraid to lose the Senate.

[Generic Brad]

15. He's running a charm offensive without the charm

All he's left with is being offensive.

[hatrack]

18. Is it just me, or does Cruz look like a eunuch extra from Game Of Thrones?

Just . . . . blecccch.