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corbe:
Is Ted Cruz running again? Texas carves out unique lane in Trump’s GOP

by Alexander Bolton - 04/18/25 6:00 AM ET

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who finished in second place to President Trump in the 2016 Republican presidential primary, has distinguished himself from MAGA World by declaring his skepticism of long-term tariffs, remaining a hawk on Russia and coming out against proposals to tax the rich.

By calling out tariffs as “taxes on American consumers” and sticking to his view that Russia poses a serious threat to U.S. interests, Cruz may be laying the groundwork to run against Trump’s heir apparent, Vice President Vance, in a 2028 Republican primary.

“I think he’s carving out a position for himself as the defender of traditional conservatism,” Vin Weber, a Republican strategist, said of Cruz, who is 54.

“He’s a viable contender for president because he’s a brilliant conservative and he represents the largest Republican state,” he said.

A big potential obstacle for anyone seeking the GOP presidential nomination in 2028 is Vance, who is 40.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5254704-ted-cruz-challenges-maga/

corbe:

roamer_1:
Vance will likely be sullied by his time with the carnival barker. So probably not.

I would likely take Cruz over Vance and DeSantis over Cruz.
And it would take a bit of convincing to get me to vote for Cruz anymore.

[X] DeSantis.

rustynail:

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Like Kathleen Hochul AOC will be painting on the same face for the next 50 years.

Timber Rattler:
Probably Rubio or DeSantis in 2028.

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