Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate

Dewhurst’s style

Team Cruz — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:56:23 +0000

May 15, 2012

Re: May 7 article, “At rally, Paul gives support to Senate candidate Cruz.”

Why is Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst spending millions to slime Ted Cruz?

I read Kate Alexander’s article on the Texas Senate debate with interest.

My TV is constantly bombarded with ads trying to get me to connect Ted Cruz with Chinese communists. That’s ridiculous!

I don’t believe a single one of Dewhurst’s attacks has merit. They are the same old negative tactics that desperate politicians always use.

I am sick of this pathetic mudslinging! We, as Texans, deserve better.

Roger Borgelt

Austin

Great News — C Club of Houston Endorses Cruz

Jon McClellan — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:55:26 +0000

Adding to the momentum from Governor Palin’s endorsement on Thursday, we’re excited to announce the endorsement of the influential C Club of Houston, one of the premiere groups in Texas promoting fiscal conservatism!

We need your help spreading the news! Will you please take a moment to share the news with your friends on Facebook and Twitter followers and ask them to vote early for Ted Cruz?

Because Houston is ground zero in this primary battle, we are honored to receive this important endorsement as an indication of the hunger for a strong conservative to stand and fight the Obama Agenda!

Founded in 1964, the C Club represents over 100 fiscally-conservative business and professional leaders in Houston. The Houston-based non-partisan group’s endorsement is generally considered a strong sign of support among conservatives in Harris County.

Also, early voting is under way across Texas. If you don’t know where to vote, please visit our website and cast your vote for Ted Cruz!

Defending Cruz

Team Cruz — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:29:07 +0000

National Review Online

Brian Bolduc

May 15, 2012

The Texas Conservatives Fund, a super PAC supporting Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst in the state’s Republican Senate primary, is attacking his main rival, former state solicitor general Ted Cruz. In a television ad airing throughout the Lone Star State, the fund derides Cruz’s reputation as a conservative. “Ted Cruz, a conservative?” the narrator asks. “You’ve got to be kidding.”

But it’s the ad’s charges that are laughable.

First, the ad alleges: “You already know Ted Cruz was the lawyer for a Chinese company that stole American innovation and American jobs.” Cruz’s campaign refuted this claim a while ago. Yes, Cruz’s law firm, Morgan Lewis, is representing Shandong Linglong Rubber Co., a Chinese tire company, in a dispute with Tire Engineering & Distribution and its owner, Jordan Fishman. The companies are jostling over Fishman’s designs for mining-vehicle tires, which Fishman claims his former business partner stole and gave to Linglong in 2005.

But Cruz was part of a team of lawyers. “Ted had nothing whatsoever to do with the trial,” his campaign notes on a webpage devoted to debunking the attacks. “Ted helped edit the appellate briefs. Ted did not even argue the appeal.” And the lawsuit’s effect on American jobs is dubious. Fishman is an American citizen, but as the Cruz campaign notes, “all of Fishman’s mining tires are manufactured in China. He is partners with a Chinese company, GTC, which he stated under oath manufactures all of his tires. His company, he stated, does no manufacturing whatsoever.”

Second, the ad asks: “But did you know [Cruz’s] law firm contributed over $200,000 to elect Barack Obama?” Yes, his coworkers did, but Cruz didn’t. Over the years, the candidate himself has donated to such Republicans as Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and John Cornyn. But he’s never donated to Obama.

Furthermore, the firm itself did not donate that money. The ad cites a compilation by Sunlight Foundation, which finds that in 2008 the firm’s employees donated $189,184 to the Democratic presidential candidate. So far this year, however, the firm’s employees have given Mitt Romney the most money, at $45,668. Obama, meanwhile, has received $12,700. (Cruz is the second-most-popular candidate at $34,650.) In other words, Cruz works with a lot of fat-wallet Democrats. That doesn’t make him one.

Finally, the ad claims: “Ted Cruz opposed lowering property taxes when he was Texas solicitor general.” It quotes him as saying that “lowering the [tax] cap is moving backwards,” but of course it omits the context: Cruz was giving legal advice, not policy advice.

In January 2006, Cruz was testifying before a state-senate panel on how the legislature could deal with a recent Texas Supreme Court ruling. In November 2005, the court had ruled that the state’s education-funding system was unconstitutional because it amounted to a state property tax, which the state constitution forbids. Under the system that was struck down, the state allowed each city to levy a tax of up to $1.50 for every $100 in property valuation within its limits. Because the state piled on so many education mandates, however, virtually every city in the state had to tax the maximum amount to meet them. This, the court said, was in effect a statewide tax.

In this context, then, Cruz was responding to a proposal lawmakers were considering to cut property taxes to compensate for the education levy. Cruz, the state solicitor general at the time, argued that the proposal wouldn’t comply with the court’s ruling. “The urge to lower taxes has the effect of constricting [school districts’] discretion and what the lawsuit is about is expanding it,” Cruz said.

To see how the super PAC is using Cruz’s quotation out of context, consider how the Austin American Statesman reported on Cruz’s testimony:

Lowering the cap won’t make the system comply with what the Texas Supreme Court says would be legal, Cruz said.

Until districts have discretion to set their own rates, the tax remains illegal, Cruz said.

Cruz said the commission needs to give school districts real options, either by allowing them to tax more or spend more or by having the state shoulder a greater school tax burden.

In all three cases, the ad’s charges are misleading at best and dishonest at worst. The fact that the super PAC is running it suggests that Dewhurst’s allies think Cruz is a real threat to the front-runner’s candidacy.

Dewhurst’s China Lies

John Drogin — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:44:08 +0000

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is lying about Ted Cruz on China. Period.

Like President Obama, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst is desperate to talk about anything but his own dismal record – pushing an income tax disguised as a “wage tax” and increasing spending $72 billion – so he distracts, deceives, and diverts.

But voters aren’t buying what he’s selling.

When we tell people the truth about Dewhurst’s China lies, they get it. And they get mad that Dewhurst is trying to deceive them. So here’s a short summary of the facts for you and any friends who may be interested:

The moderate establishment will always cling to power. The only hope Dewhurst has is to spend millions lying about Ted Cruz, the proven conservative endorsed by Sarah Palin, Tea Party Express, Rand Paul and many others.

Here’s a new radio ad we just released statewide featuring conservative radio host Mark Levin calling Ted a “proven warrior for liberty” and addressing head-on the Dewhurst lies.

We’re in the home stretch. Since Sarah Palin’s endorsement last week, we’ve gotten over 1000 contributions, and–thanks to you–our momentum is off the charts. Keep spreading the word, vote early (now), and get 12 of your friends to do the same.

Together, we’re going to win.

Early voting runs today through May 25th. Please be sure to vote, invite 12 friends to vote, and share the truth with them about Dewhurst’s China lies.

Following the tremendous victory in Indiana over a 36-year entrenched moderate Republican, here’s what conservative columnist Bill Kristol had to say: Texas is Next….

C Club of Houston Endorses Cruz for Senate

James Bernsen — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:38:45 +0000

AUSTIN—The Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate campaign announced today that it received the endorsement of C Club, one of the premier groups in Texas promoting fiscal conservatism, endorsed the campaign today. The influential Houston-based organization requires the vote of over 75 percent of its members to endorse a candidate.

The C Club endorsement comes following Sarah Palin’s endorsement last week and huge momentum for the Cruz campaign at the start of early voting.

“We’re honored to receive this important endorsement as an indication of the hunger for a strong conservative to stand and fight the Obama agenda,” said Cruz spokesman James Bernsen. “Houston is ground zero in this primary battle and momentum is certainly in our favor at the start of early voting.”

To date, the Cruz campaign has received donations from over 19,000 individuals, from over 843 Texas cities, 225 Texas counties, and all 50 States. The average donation is under $200.

Among Cruz’s endorsements are: Sarah Palin, the Tea Party Express, Senator Rand Paul, James Dobson, Cathie Adams, George P. Bush, Gun Owners of America, Family Research Council Action PAC, Texas Home School Coalition PAC, Kelly Shackelford, David Barton, Peggy Venable, Young Conservatives of Texas, over 200 Texas Republican women leaders, and more.

New Mark Levin Radio Spot!

Team Cruz — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:32:54 +0000

The Cruz campaign just released a new statewide radio ad featuring conservative radio host Mark Levin. In the ad, Levin notes:

“Texas is ground zero in the battle between liberty and tyranny. Thankfully, Ted Cruz is a proven warrior for liberty.”

The 60-second spot also highlights refutes David Dewhurst’s lies on China, and mentions the new endorsement from Sarah Palin. Listen to the spot below!

Early Vote for Ted Cruz Today!

Jon McClellan — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:01 +0000

Today is the start of early voting! You can vote anytime between now and May 25 or, of course, on Election Day, May 29th.

We have incredible momentum — since Governor Palin’s endorsement on Thursday, we’ve received over 1,000 donations and buzz is at all-time high levels.

Click here to find an early voting location now so you can go cast your vote for proven conservative fighter Ted Cruz!

Also, can you invite 12 friends to vote for Ted? Tell them Ted is the only proven conservative in the race and he’s been endorsed by Sarah Palin, Tea Party Express, Rand Paul and many other strong conservatives. Be sure to let them know not to believe theDewhurst Lies about China and other attacks on Ted.

Thanks!

Don’t forget to tell your Facebook friends and Twitter followers to early vote for Proven Conservative Ted Cruz!

Palin Bounce — and URGENT Call To Action

John Drogin — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:13:27 +0000

Governor Sarah Palin’s endorsement gave a HUGE boost to our campaign!

Our office phones have been ringing nonstop, online donations are pouring in – over 500 contributions received in just the first 24 hours – and enthusiasm is at an all-time high one day before the start of early voting.

But there’s one other urgent development to report…

In response to our surging momentum, the Dewhurst Attack Machine just released a new TV ad based on three flat-out lies about Ted.

One, they falsely attack Ted based on China, an attack that contains no fewer than 11 lies. Most critically—the man Dewhurst claims is an “American manufacturer”? He moved his entire factory to China twenty years ago!

Two, they falsely claim that “Ted’s law firm contributed to Obama,” which is also a flat-out lie. Ted has never contributed a dime to a Democrat, but David Dewhurst has twice.

And three, they falsely claim that Ted opposed reducing property taxes. This is a bald-faced lie.

The truth is that Ted, as Solicitor General, argued against higher taxes before the Texas Supreme Court. He passionately argued that the Court had no legal authority to dictate education policy to the Legislature, including tax increases.

When the Texas Supreme Court disagreed, and ordered the State to raise taxes, the Legislature asked Ted to explain the Court’s order.

Ted stated specifically, in his capacity as Solicitor General, that the Office of Attorney General was not advocating any specific policy, merely explaining the Court’s order. Ted’s testimony – which was unquestionably correct, and which nobody disputes – was that the Court was in fact ordering the State to raise taxes.

Ted has always – always – opposed tax increases. Ironically, it is David Dewhurst (whose Super PAC is launching this false attack) who has repeatedly raised taxes. Under Dewhurst, state tax revenues have increased 49 percent, and Dewhurst proposed a statewide wage tax that the Wall Street Journal said was nothing more than “a fancy disguise for a personal income tax.”

If we’ve learned anything in this race, it’s that David Dewhurst will never let the truth get in the way of his goal of holding on to power!

So immediately after Ted earns the endorsement of Sarah Palin, the Dewhurst Attack Machine makes the ridiculous claim that Ted is not a real conservative.

The moderate establishment is terrified, and that’s why Dewhurst is spending millions to spread these lies.

We need your help to fight the Dewhurst lies.

We always knew we’d be outspent.

Dewhurst and his attack dogs have now spent nearly $5 million attacking Ted. But the addition of another $1 million in attacks based on three separate lies in the final two weeks of the campaign requires we raise more money to fight back.

The truth will prevail; it always does.

But we must have additional resources to share the truth with voters.

Will you help?

Early voting begins tomorrow, Monday, May 14th.

We need your help to combat Dewhurst’s lies and get out the truth. Will you contribute as much as you possibly can right away? Also, please forward this message to your contact list to make sure they know the truth.

The moderate establishment is circling the wagons around Dewhurst, trying to hide his record of pushing an income tax disguised as a wage tax and increasing state spending $72 billion. They are running scared and going all out to smear Ted.

But you know the truth. Ted has successfully defended conservative principles repeatedly on a national level and has been endorsed by virtually every leading conservative in Texas and nationally, including Sarah Palin, Tea Party Express, Rand Paul, Ron Paul, Jim DeMint, James Dobson, Mark Levin, Cathie Adams, David Barton, Family Research Council Action PAC, Gun Owners of America, and many, many others. We need your help to fight the lies. Will you please contribute now?

Ted Cruz on the Radio with Glenn Beck

Team Cruz — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:16:43 +0000

Recently Ted joined Glenn Beck on the radio to talk about how crucial it is that Texas sends a conservative fighter to the United States Senate. Take a moment to listen to the interview:

Please share this interview with your friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter.

Governor Palin Endorsement Adds Huge Buzz to Cruz Campaign!

Team Cruz — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:48:52 +0000

Ted Cruz, U.S. Senate candidate from Texas, reports bounce from Sarah Palin’s endorsement

“Phones are ringing, online contributions are pouring in, and supporters are more excited than ever on our social networks,” Drogin wrote, adding that he’s seen a “flood” of donations but has yet to tally them.

(ABC News 5/10/12)

Sarah Palin Backs Ted Cruz for Texas U.S. Senate Race

“Ted Cruz has received a high-profile endorsement in his race for the U.S. Senate in Texas Thursday. Former Alaskan Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin endorsed Cruz on Thursday for his bid to be the Republican nominee in November to replace retiring Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. The endorsement was confirmed by Campaign manager John Drogin by email to Yahoo News that the endorsement “has added HUGE buzz to our campaign.”

(Allen Corbin of KFYO, 5/10/12)

Sarah Palin Endorses Ted Cruz For Senate In Texas

RedState calls Palin endorsement a “Home Run” for Cruz.

“This endorsement by Palin is an absolute home run, in my opinion…. I predict this will put Cruz over the top.”

(RedState, 5/10/2012)

Ted Cruz lands endorsement of Sarah and Todd Palin

Dallas Morning news says Cruz is in the Tea Party model.

According to the Cruz campaign, Palin responded to a letter from Cruz that sought her endorsement. She responded: “We’re proud to join conservatives in Texas and throughout the nation in supporting your campaign to become the next Senator from the Lone Star State.”

(Christy Hoppe,Dallas Morning News 5/10/12)

Palin endorses Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate

Palin wrote. “Your conservative principles, passionate defense of our Constitution and our free market system come at a time when these cornerstones of our freedom and prosperity are under attack. Our shared goal isn’t just to change the majority in control of the Senate, but to assure principled conservatives like you are there to fight for us.”

Cruz called Palin “an inspiration to conservatives” and says he’s honored to have her support.

(YNN 5/10/12)

Sarah Palin, Ron Paul back Ted Cruz in Texas

…Things in the Lone Star State were ramped up a bit yesterday thanks to a pair of endorsements for Cruz from Sarah Palin and Ron Paul. Palin’s endorsment, given her standing in the conservative movement, is obviously more high profile.

(United Liberty 5/11/12)