Cruz vs Rubio

[Raleigh]

I don't really comment on political threads because I really don't follow candidates very closely. I am a dire hard conservative and believe a Repubilican must win this election.

Can y'all articulate the differences between Cruze and Rubio please. Would like to hear your opinion. My vote is up in the air.
Thanks

[Toddcaster]

Ditto

[texan4ut]

I like both, however both rode into Washington on the Tea Party movement. So far Ted has stood by his convictions making a lot of the so called GOP establishment mad. He has been called an outsider, disruptive, a nut, not god for the party, etc. but he stands for what he believes good or bad. Marco on the other hand fell right into politics as usual pretty much. Go with the flow don't rock the boat.

[Hudson05]

Rubio is a moderate Republican party company line guy as his record has indicated. Cruz is a hard line constitutional conservative and does not apologize for being conservative as his record has indicated. Both men are trying to paint themselves as strong conservatives, especially Cruz hearkening back to Reagan frequently. I'm convinced that both of them are good men, both are actually Christians unlike Trump, and both would be worlds better than our current president, Hillary, or Sanders. Shocking to me that an unapologetic socialist tied Hillary last night in this country. It would be horrible for the country if either dem candidate wins. In my mind it's a question of marginalizing principles to go for someone who you think would do better in a general election, or voting based on holding firm to conservative constitutional principles.

[mpotts]

Cruz if you look at how they have voted in the past!

[str8shooter]

Go check out this site. You can see where each candidate stands on every issue.

https://www.conservativereview.com/2016-presidential-candidates

[Raleigh]

Ok that was easy. I don't like it when someone commits to do one thing and then does another. It appears Rubio would be easy to push around.

Am I reading that right?

[SolocamShooter]

I like both, however both rode into Washington on the Tea Party movement. So far Ted has stood by his convictions making a lot of the so called GOP establishment mad. He has been called an outsider, disruptive, a nut, not god for the party, etc. but he stands for what he believes good or bad. Marco on the other hand fell right into politics as usual pretty much. Go with the flow don't rock the boat.

X2 Cruz has stuck to his guns through thick and thin. He's a solid supporter of the constitution and won't go with the flow like Rubio.

[SolocamShooter]

Ok that was easy. I don't like it when someone commits to do one thing and then does another. It appears Rubio would be easy to push around.

Am I reading that right?

Yes

[.270]

Cruz vs Rubio

Go check out this site. You can see where each candidate stands on every issue.

https://www.conservativereview.com/2...ial-candidates

Looking at the chart, interesting how similar Paul and Rubio are but so far apart in the polls.

[jerp]

I don't think there is much difference between them policy wise. The biggest knock (from the right) on Rubio is his unfortunate involvement with "The Gang of Eight" a few years ago. This was a group of senators pushing immigration reform including a path to citizenship of illegals. It wasn't too long before he realized he was being played by the democrats and he quit the group and reversed course. He talks very solidly now on border security and other immigration issues. However some don't believe his conversion or think he did so for political reasons. Some on the right are now saying say he is a so-called "establishment Republican". If so, he is the most conservative member of the establishment ever - by a long shot. Go to his website and read his basic principles - certainly does not sound like a squish to me.

Ted Cruz is a pure movement conservative. By movement conservative I mean small government, personal liberty and strict constitutionalism. He is the first politician in a long time who when he says he will do something - or try to do it - I believe him. He does not give a flying flip about playing the game in Washington of bowing to kiss the ring of the old-line republicans. This has endeared him to tea party types but also made him many enemies in the McCain/O'Connell/Bohner wing of the party.

I like both candidates. The biggest difference may be in electability based on demeanor and charisma. (which are very subjective, of course) As much as I like Cruz I can see how his demeanor and rhetorical style is off-putting to some, even to some who agree with him. I think Rubio has more potential to sway those in the middle who don't follow politics closely and don't have a deeply imbedded philosophy regarding what makes a good president.
If I could snap my fingers and make it happen I would go for Cruz. However I will be perfectly happy with either in the general election and I have the gut feeling Rubio would have a better chance of beating Hilary.

[jflint]

Rubio=establishment
Cruz=anti establishment did what he promised his constituents when he won.
Vote Cruz

[billfromtx]

For me Cruz is a devout Christian and thinks along the same lines I do.....Rubio seems like more of a "I'll say what I need to in order to win", guy.

[Raleigh]

Man, I thought I had it all figured out. Can Cruze get elected? Crap we need a conservative the the big house. I guess it is not all that easy.

I will vote for Cruze and let the good Lord sort it out.

Hey we might even get a real shuttle at the JSC

[Terry]

Both are good, bottom line is I believe Rubio may be better able to form a consensus and get something done. Cruz is a good man but may not be as effective in consensus. Of course if you are it is my way or the highway, Cruz is your guy.