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Ken Burch

(50,254 posts) Mon Feb 1, 2016, 10:07 PM Feb 2016

If Cruz finishes behind Rubio tonight, is he still competitive in that race?

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If Cruz finishes behind Rubio tonight, is he still competitive in that race? (Original Post) Ken Burch Feb 2016 OP

Good question. As mean as he is already, saltpoint Feb 2016 #1

No. But he could have won the whole thing. He panicked in the final days of the race. StevieM Feb 2016 #2

Probably not. nt geek tragedy Feb 2016 #3

If Rubio finishes close, is Cruz still competitive? Renew Deal Feb 2016 #4

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)

1. Good question. As mean as he is already,

Reply to Ken Burch (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 10:10 PM

Feb 2016

imagine him when he places third to Rubio. The defecation will strike the whirling blades.

StevieM

(10,500 posts)

2. No. But he could have won the whole thing. He panicked in the final days of the race.

Reply to Ken Burch (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 10:10 PM

Feb 2016

He acted like an idiot at the debate and then he sent out those disgusting mailers.

The real effect of Cruz holding on to beat Rubio is that it will prevent Rubio from taking off in New Hampshire, which means that Jeb Bush still has a shot.

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)

3. Probably not. nt

Reply to Ken Burch (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 10:10 PM

Feb 2016

Renew Deal

(81,871 posts)

4. If Rubio finishes close, is Cruz still competitive?

Reply to Ken Burch (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 10:10 PM

Feb 2016

Answer is likely no.

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