EXCLUSIVE–Voicemails: ‘Ben Carson Suspending Campaigning’; Cruz: ‘Accurate Report’

[tulc]

So who's a better candidate than Ted Cruz?

Is it Trump, the chaos candidate? Nope.
Is it Rubio, the dirty campaigner? Nope.
Is it Carson, who abandoned the campaign trail? Nope.
Is it Bush, who apparently feels entitlement because of birth? Nope.

...sounds like they should vote for a Democrat instead. Good call.
tulc(appreciates the endorsement)

 

[NightHawkeye]

I am not a fan of Trump, Cruz or Carson. Trump would sandbag an opponent in a heartbeat and brag about it. Carson is too dense to pull off a dirty trick. So, regardless, the whiners need to put on their big boy knickers and deal with it.

Kinda looks like Trump is beginning to do that ... by again suggesting that Ted Cruz may be his VP pick.
Trump won't rule out Cruz as VP pick | Politico

In a striking reversal of rhetoric, Donald Trump would not rule out Ted Cruz as his hypothetical vice-presidential pick.
"Well, I don't know. Look, I have nothing against him. It was sort of a sad thing that happened, but I've always liked him."​

 

[Blondepudding]

**Note the time of this call is PST
This is something I feel should be reiterated. For those who support Dr.Carson, or for those who simply want to know the truth about the tactics employed by the Cruz camp. Recalling Cruz apologized to Dr.Carson and then said he stood behind what his camp did in the Carson matter. This is linked at Dr.Carson's official site. The bold underlined colored font is my addition to emphasize the talking point of this thread.
The link below carries this audio of the calls that the Cruz camp made.And has a transcript of the call also.




New audio obtained exclusively by Breitbart News indicates that as the Iowa caucuses began on Monday night, the Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) campaign called precinct captains informing them that Dr. Ben Carson was suspending campaigning, and instructing them to tell voters they should “not waste a vote on Ben Carson and vote for Ted Cruz.”
The calls were placed after the Carson campaign had already clarified that Carson was not suspending his campaign.

 

[NightHawkeye]

**Note the time of this call is PST
This is something I feel should be reiterated. For those who support Dr.Carson, or for those who simply want to know the truth about the tactics employed by the Cruz camp. Recalling Cruz apologized to Dr.Carson and then said he stood behind what his camp did in the Carson matter. This is linked at Dr.Carson's official site. The bold underlined colored font is my addition to emphasize the talking point of this thread.
The link below carries this audio of the calls that the Cruz camp made.And has a transcript of the call also.
New audio obtained exclusively by Breitbart News indicates that as the Iowa caucuses began on Monday night, the Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) campaign called precinct captains informing them that Dr. Ben Carson was suspending campaigning, and instructing them to tell voters they should “not waste a vote on Ben Carson and vote for Ted Cruz.”
The calls were placed after the Carson campaign had already clarified that Carson was not suspending his campaign.

Noting that the clarification by the Carson camp was that Ben Carson was going to Florida, and skipping New Hampshire entirely, not just for R&R but for a change of clothes.

Was that clarification carried by CNN prior to the caucuses by any chance?

 

[NightHawkeye]

You failed to dodge my question by demonstrating you didn't read my post correctly. And I think you know that you misrepresented the context of what I said in order to dodge the question.
Help yourself out there.

To be honest, I can't always tell which side of an argument you're using at any given time so I just have to go by the words you post. If I get it wrong, please feel free to offer correction.

 

[Blondepudding]

To be honest, I can't always tell which side of an argument you're using at any given time so I just have to go by the words you post. If I get it wrong, please feel free to offer correction.

Ah, now the dodge moves to questioning my competency in posting.

I will choose to infer you're admission of incapacity too comprehend what is clearly written as a direct question regarding your ethics in matters of truth.

 

[NightHawkeye]

Ah, now the dodge moves to questioning my competency in posting.

I will choose to infer you're admission of incapacity too comprehend what is clearly written as a direct question regarding your ethics in matters of truth.

LOL ... the obligatory and ruthless personal attack.

Might I suggest you make the case for Carson staying in the campaign. Just sayin ...

 

[Blondepudding]

LOL ... the obligatory and ruthless personal attack.

No, you're not obligated. You can stop at any time. I would suggest you just answer the prior question instead of dodging and throwing ad hominim to avoid doing so.

Might I suggest you make the case for Carson staying in the campaign. Just sayin ...

Carson is in the race. He never left the race. There's no argument required.


And just so you know, when you exercise free will to post in a manner that demonstrates you do not comprehend what is written, and someone makes note of that, it is not a personal attack. It is a personal observation.
One that arrives when you repeatedly refuse to address what was written clearly and then admit you do not comprehend what was written.

 

[NightHawkeye]

No, you're not obligated. You can stop at any time. I would suggest you just answer the prior question instead of dodging and throwing ad hominim to avoid doing so.

Which unstated question is that? I just reviewed your past few postings and found no question marks. What exactly is your question relevant to this thread?

 

[Blondepudding]

Ben Carson Quotes Scripture In Calling Out Cruz Campaign

 

[grandvizier1006]

I don't care if it was CNN or not, Cruz's staff should have logically known to verify a rumor like that, especially considering that Carson was neck and neck with Trump before the Paris attacks--support doesn't just vanish overnight. It would have been obvious to everyone if Carson had dropped out, with an announcement and footage of said announcement. This fiasco has severely damaged both parties--Carson could have won a lot more votes, and it's completely unfair for him to have them stolen from him by dirty tactics. I don't feel comfortable voting for Cruz.

 

[NightHawkeye]

I don't feel comfortable voting for Cruz.

Did that change? Were you planning to vote for Cruz prior to the Iowa caucuses?

 

[TheBear]

Always blame somebody else. That is the party or responsibility we have come to know and....

Shameless on the Cruz campaign, and CNN still never said that Carson was dropping from the race.

Always smear those we disagree with, and do so on a personal level, at every opportunity. Once the person is painted as evil and nasty, there's no need to discuss substantive policy issues. The conversation is over. That's the party of personal destruction.

Also, Cruz apologized to Carson for the mistake. That shows integrity and personal responsibility on Cruz's part.

 

[Blondepudding]

I don't care if it was CNN or not, Cruz's staff should have logically known to verify a rumor like that, especially considering that Carson was neck and neck with Trump before the Paris attacks--support doesn't just vanish overnight. It would have been obvious to everyone if Carson had dropped out, with an announcement and footage of said announcement. This fiasco has severely damaged both parties--Carson could have won a lot more votes, and it's completely unfair for him to have them stolen from him by dirty tactics. I don't feel comfortable voting for Cruz.

I don't blame you.
I think Republicans are going to have a very limited field by the time the primary arrives.


2016 Primary Schedule

 

[NightHawkeye]

Always smear those we disagree with, and do so on a personal level, at every opportunity. Once the person is painted as evil and nasty, there's no need to discuss substantive policy issues. The conversation is over. That's the party of personal destruction.

LOL, why would anyone need to discuss issues of substance ... like massive national debt, national security, immigration or constitutional safeguards ... when one can discuss all the latest he said, she said personal accusations?

Also, Cruz apologized to Carson for the mistake. That shows integrity and personal responsibility on Cruz's part.

 

[Smidlee]

Yes. Sorry. I am on Carson's side regarding this scandal. Cruz needs to take responsibility for his staff's actions instead of trying to deny then blame others.

Shouldn't we expect more honesty from a man who claims that God has told him to run for President?

Lol. If someone tried to run with complete honesty he wouldn't get 1% of the vote.
I think Christians should be honest no matter what the job they hold but there is always a temptation to be a little dishonest when honesty cost us something.

 

[JustOneWay]

Lol. If someone tried to run with complete honesty he wouldn't get 1% of the vote.
I think Christians should be honest no matter what the job they hold but there is always a temptation to be a little dishonest when honesty cost us something.

Awesome defense for justifying lying. It makes me want to lie about something important.

 

[Smidlee]

Awesome defense for justifying lying. It makes me want to lie about something important.

Oh please I would love to see someone who were totally honest to run for POTUS and win. People loves those who lie to them by promising them freebies.

 

[JustOneWay]

Always smear those we disagree with, and do so on a personal level, at every opportunity. Once the person is painted as evil and nasty, there's no need to discuss substantive policy issues. The conversation is over. That's the party of personal destruction.

Also, Cruz apologized to Carson for the mistake. That shows integrity and personal responsibility on Cruz's part.

i completely disagree with the notion that Ben Carson being President. I believe he is embarrassing himself. Yet here I am defending him against a malicious attack on him on the Iowa caucus night.

Right is right, and wrong is wrong. I will always defend somebody who is attacked for no reason. I have defended Christians, atheists, republicans and democrats.

Cruz's apology was half hearted, and Carson recognized it. Carson said as a Christian he accepts the apology, but the damage was done.

In this case, I don't believe Cruz, and he still has not punished any staff member.

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box...smisses-carsons-suggestion-he-punish-campaign

 

[JustOneWay]

Oh please I would love to see someone who were totally honest to run for POTUS and win. People loves those who lie to them by promising them freebies.

You admit Cruz has been dishonest?

He prayed for six months asking God if he should run...apparently God said yes. Now Cruz needs to smear other people in order to win? Do you believe God approves?