In a stunning turn of events, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin just took to her Facebook page to rip Senator Ted Cruz. Palin has endorsed New York billionaire Donald Trump. Palin’s words are here:
Cruz’s campaign chairman, U.S. Representative Steve King, is lying, and good for Dr. Ben Carson for calling this out. King, who’s previously asked for and received my endorsement, time and resources to support his own election, is still lying about my altruistic support of Mr. Trump, and he’s refused to provide any evidence to the contrary. And, this U.S. Congressman actually lied to his own constituents on behalf of Cruz, regarding a good man, Dr. Carson. He told voters Carson was dropping out of the Presidential race immediately before the Iowa caucus, causing a relative uproar inside the process, so the word would spread and he could rack up more votes for his candidate, Cruz. That’s a dirty trick. Dr. Carson deserved better. The voters deserved better!
Where is the accountability for these political actions? Very sad; typical Washington tactics. THIS is why “the status quo has got to go.”
Our friend Dr. Carson put it so well:“As Christians, of course we accept people’s apologies, we also have to ask ourselves is this acceptable to us, the American people, or should there be some accountability?
There should be some consequences for things. You don’t just say ‘oh, okay, sorry… okay let’s move on.’ The damage was done to me, it wasn’t done to them.”
We’ve had eight years of a reckless President, accountable to no one, pushing this country to the brink. Why would we ever take a risk repeating that? We are never going to turn this country around if we keep electing “more of the same.” Just like conservatives have been preaching in opposition to Obama’s political tactics for years: actions speak louder than words.
The Cruz Campaign’s actions to destroy a good man’s efforts to serve are no different than Obama’s practice of not holding anyone accountable. Typical politics. Typical politicians.
Palin is referring to allegations that the Cruz campaign told potential Carson caucusgoers that the famed neurosurgeon is dropping out of the race. For its part, the Cruz campaign has apologized to Carson for the mistake and he accepted. As NBC News notes:
Ben Carson accepted Ted Cruz’s apology after the Texas senator’s campaign was accused of trying to sabotage his opponent’s chances in the Iowa caucuses. But Carson lamented the types of “dirty tricks” that he believes are reflected in “Washington values.”
“These ‘dirty tricks’ political tactics are part of the reason Dr. Carson got into this race and reflect the ‘Washington values’ of win at all cost — regardless of the damage to the country — which he is trying to change,” Carson communication director Larry Ross said in a statement to announce the former neurosurgeon had accepted the apology.
Cruz’s campaign blasted out a report Monday night that suggested Carson was going home to Florida instead of campaigning after the Iowa caucuses – something Cruz said Tuesday is “fair game” – but admitted that the campaign should have corrected that report when it became clear Carson wasn’t dropping out of the race. He was just going home to get “fresh clothes.”
Do you think Cruz’s tactics were out of line? Let us know!
AAN Staff
The staff at American Action News are consummate professionals, who when not producing original, hard-hitting content, are scouring the internet to bring you the unfiltered news that matters to you! Our mission is to maximize your experience on our website. If we can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to let us know!
