Just a *few* reasons why Cruz is the strongest general election candidate in 2016…

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RedState: Just a *few* reasons why Cruz is the strongest general election candidate in 2016… It's NOT all about "likability" it's about timing, money, persuasiveness and quick wit when the field narrows.

By: constitutionalist1776 (Diary) | February 7th, 2016 at 01:07 PM

 

The most likable candidate does NOT always win.

 

In 1968, the less liked one won. In 2000, the person who argued over an obscure bill by getting in the face of his rival won the popular vote by over 500K. It often seems the more personable person wins, but that is not simplistically the deciding factor, a bunch goes into the final result that involves a kaleidoscope of factors that influence mass psychology to act as a majority.

 

What matters is the mood of the cycle, and this one sees immigration and worries over border control as a top worry.

 

Cruz is Trump on that without the loose cannon persona, with more intelligence and top notch debating skills. He has been called the most educated candidate in the field by an education web site that rated the everyone on both sides.

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Ted Cruz in 2011 Opposes Pathway to Citizenship, Legalization

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Cruz Cruises in Americana Setting

 

BY ROGER L SIMON FEBRUARY 7, 2016/ 138 COMMENTS

Is there a more perfect Americana setting than Peterborough, New Hampshire? Maybe a few, but you could count them on half a hand.

 

Ted Cruz delivered his message early this afternoon in that town's traditional town hall, whose interior resembles Dartmouth's Webster Hall but is smaller and, again, more perfect, stunning really in its clean aesthetics.

 

The event attracted media ranging from Fox's Bret Baier to Mother Jones' David Corn, who was scribbling away, clearly eager to refute every word coming from the Texas senator. https://pjmedia.com/diaryofamadvoter/2016/02/07/cruz-cruises-in-americana-setting/

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The most likable candidate does NOT always win.

 

Sure They Do!

 

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Cruz is Trump on that without the loose cannon persona,

 

 

The same can be said of all the other candidate.

 

We'll have a much better idea of who will be the GOP nominee after SC.