03/23/2015
Here, via the Washington Post, is Ted Cruz’s announcement speech: Transcript: Ted Cruz’s speech at Liberty University.
Here’s his mention of immigration:
Instead of the lawlessness and the president’s unconstitutional executive amnesty, imagine a president that finally, finally, finally secures the borders.They should probably not have applauded the second one — Cruz doesn’t get it about legal immigration.(APPLAUSE)
And imagine a legal immigration system that welcomes and celebrates those who come to achieve the American dream.
(APPLAUSE)
However, he’s actually better than the other candidates:
It is amazing testament to donor clout that Ted Cruz was allowed to have the “I opposed amnesty” claim all to himself. — David Frum (@davidfrum) March 23, 2015
As for Jeb, he’s not even driven by donors, but by "family feeling." See David Frum, again:
Reupping my article on why for Jeb the immigration issue is personal and paramount https://t.co/VpdnkywpaJ — David Frum (@davidfrum) March 23, 2015
Here’s the New York Times on the donor problem:
Like the other conservatives who lack for support among the Republican donor elite, Mr. Cruz will finance his campaign by looking to a mix of small-dollar contributors and a handful of wealthy patrons who could finance a super PAC. Mr. Miller, the adviser to Mr. Cruz, confirmed the campaign would aim to raise at least $40 million. Mr. Miller said the campaign’s moves were not dictated by [Scott] Walker but by realizing that Mr. Cruz could now ably raise roughly $1 million in the first week.Ted Cruz Hopes Early Campaign Entry Will Focus Voters’ Attention, By Jonathan Martin And Maggie Haberman, March 22, 2015
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