At the same time, a similar base of anti-Trump Republicans say he’s the one GOP presidential hopeful they would never vote for under any circumstances.
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Cruz, running close with Trump in Iowa polls, was nearly entirely focused on the billionaire in his Ankeny event, as he professed core conservative values and drew a sharp contrast with Trump on issue after issue, without using his name. CNN has not independently obtained the video. Trump said to laughter at a rally he held at a Christian college in northwest Iowa.
Asked to respond to Trump’s comments, Cruz said he would let Trump speak for himself.
Trump began suggesting earlier this month that Cruz’s Canadian birth could endanger Republicans’ chances of winning the White House, arguing that Democrats would sue to keep Cruz out of the White House.
USA presidential candidate Donald Trump has opened up a 30-point lead nationally over his rivals for the Republican nomination, according to a new poll.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush are all seeking to beat expectations in Iowa, then be a top finisher in New Hampshire. “They’re just telling people their opinion about Ted Cruz”.
No federal elected official has yet to endorse Trump although others, like Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, have appeared at Trump rallies.
Paul is languishing in the low single digits in most Republican presidential polls, while Trump and Cruz-in that order- are widely considered the GOP frontrunners.
Collectively, the Iowa insiders told Politico the events of the past few weeks – criticism of Cruz on ethanol, questions about his constitutional eligibility, longtime Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s call for his defeat, and Palin’s endorsement of Trump – have hurt Cruz as the February 1 caucuses near.
“My vote may not matter because of the way you vote”, Beck said, speaking on the caucuses.
“It’s probably why I want to save the legal fees”, he said.
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In the Democratic field, the most recent Reuters-Ipsos figures show Hillary Clinton maintaining a significant lead over Bernie Sanders, with 55.4% support compared to 35.5% for Sanders.
