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3. Beto should do like a Republican would
Tue Oct 9, 2018, 06:52 PM
Oct 2018

He should tell blatant and heinous lies about Cruz, making Cruz having to defend himself in the media. That's what Cruz would do if the tables were turned.

Beto is a nice guy.
Beto is a Democrat.
Beto is down 6 in the polls.

Cruz knows that "his" voters are looking for the R after his name, not for any substance More_Cowbell Oct 2018 #1
You are correct. The "R" is the only thing that matters to them. bitterross Oct 2018 #23
Sad but true. nt Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #27
"Tough as Texas" my ass vi5 Oct 2018 #2
Beto should do like a Republican would UncleTomsEvilBrother Oct 2018 #3
Beto can settle for telling blatant and heinous TRUTHS about Cruz. House of Roberts Oct 2018 #19
He's down? Oh...that may be why Cruz said no. He can only hurt himself. Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #28
Cruz said no? I know why, I know why! (she says, raising her hand) Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #4
He may be as ugly as Nixon, but he's not half as smart. The smart thing to do.... TrollBuster9090 Oct 2018 #7
Yep. He made the right choice. nt Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #16
AM radio and fox have Texas by the balls Hulk Oct 2018 #21
Good point! People disagree with me, but I think one of the worst things to ever TrollBuster9090 Oct 2018 #31
I'd have to say they don't know what they are talking about if they disagree with you. Hulk Oct 2018 #32
Ted Cruz is 47, Beto O'Rourke is 46 Brother Buzz Oct 2018 #10
The hell you say!Wow. On the right: Before you start your healthy living program. On the left: After Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #15
Has Cruz always had that ...thing..on his nose? dixiegrrrrl Oct 2018 #24
Cruz hides from himself. As do so many right wingers.. pangaia Oct 2018 #25
Cruz is screwed either way. sellitman Oct 2018 #5
"Tough as Texas" Cruz Chicken as Trump. TrollBuster9090 Oct 2018 #6
Cruz is one of the most unappealing, least telegenic person to go in front of a TV camera. As ... SWBTATTReg Oct 2018 #8
Why is Cruz afraid of debating if as Cruz and the Repugnants claim that he is in a strong position? cstanleytech Oct 2018 #9
Because he's got nowhere to go but qazplm135 Oct 2018 #29
What an idiot. FREE publicity. Guess he couldn't handle the scrutiny. nt 7962 Oct 2018 #11
What a political chicken, Ted Cruz BlueWI Oct 2018 #12
That's ted's Texas tough..running like a coward he is and will make beachbum bob Oct 2018 #13
It's basically already in the can Brother Buzz Oct 2018 #14
Now he begs Donald to help him. keithbvadu2 Oct 2018 #17
I understand Lyin' Ted is experiencing some serious flop sweat just thinking about.... Brother Buzz Oct 2018 #18
I hope he fuels up on a lot of tofu n/t hibbing Oct 2018 #20
I think I love this. BadgerMom Oct 2018 #22
Cruz is such a coward. Go Beto! SunSeeker Oct 2018 #26
Awesome! - Beto, for the better! laserhaas Oct 2018 #30
Crus is the coward and the chicken now duforsure Oct 2018 #33
LOL! Ted's ads say he's "Texas Tough." That clearly means Texans are all total wimps. Nitram Oct 2018 #34
C'mon Ted... BlueIdaho Oct 2018 #37
CNN should get an actor to play Ted Cruz. Perhaps, Clint Deadwood. nt NCjack Oct 2018 #35
Great national exposure BlueIdaho Oct 2018 #36
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