(2) Cruz was well prepared to deflect attacks from @BetoORourke
His response to the “Thoughts & Prayers” hit was strong.
The “I was on the ground” comeback on his abysmal Senate voting record was good too.
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(3) While Cruz was expert at pivoting back to his talking points, that also meant he often completely ignored questions from
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(4) One more comment about Cruz expertly returning to his talking points: his talking points seemed out of touch with TX. Ex. #1 - Lots of his TPs involved bear hugging Trump who is underwater in TX. (See below from UT)
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(5) Ex. #2 - Ted’s 1st response to the Q about the massacre at Santa Fe was something like “We need God back in the public square”. Whether you are a believer or not, his answer was strange. People want ACTION from their electeds. A plan.(More)
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(6) Ex. #2 Cont. Cruz could have led w the GOP “hardening schools” TPs. Could have embraced the universal background check TPs which are supported by 90% of Americans & 74% of NRA members. But his response was not action oriented. No plan.
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(7) Ex. #3 Cruz also didn’t push back on the “deport the Dreamers” attack. Supporting Dreamers has overwhelming bipartisan support in TX, including a majority of TXGOP. Being cruel to Dreamers is a loser.
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@BetoORourke missed some chances. Cruz tied him to Bernie & Pelosi. FYI: Beto DID NOT support Pelosi for Speaker & Beto, while progressive, is no Socialist. He’s actually very pro trade, defense, veterans & business. HIT BACK more directly.#TXSenateDebate#BetoCruzDebate2 replies 8 retweets 31 likesShow this thread -
(9) Beto should press his “Eye Test” advantage. The shirt, tie suit combo was NOT ON POINT. Tailoring was better than Cruz, tho who looked dumpy. Smile more Beto! Look like you are having fun like you did in your strong closing when you walked to the audience!
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(10) We saw Cruz’s debate ceiling & Beto’s debate floor last night. Beto was a big underdog against an Ivy League debater w a long campaign season of practice against a big GOP Presidential field. Beto more than held the stage.
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(11) As a former debater in HS, I admire Cruz’s skill & he was winning the
#BetoCruzDebate “on points”. But he SQUANDERED it w a petty attack at a time that demanded the grace that@BetoORourke offered. REMINDING EVERYONE WHY#NobodyLikesTedCruz#TrueToForm (FIN)1 reply 9 retweets 60 likesShow this thread
Excellent feedback for our candidate.
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