Iowa governor wants Ted Cruz defeated

[Contrary1]

I love the smell of Repubs eating their own.

Altoona, Iowa (CNN)—Iowa's Republican Gov. Terry Branstad called for Ted Cruz's defeat Tuesday, in a dramatic and highly public repudiation of the Texas senator just two weeks out from the Iowa caucuses.

Speaking to a small group of reporters at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit in Altoona, where several 2016 presidential candidates are slated to speak, Branstad labeled Cruz a "big oil" candidate whose victory would be "very damaging to our state."

"It would be a big mistake for Iowa to support him," Branstad said. "And I know he's ahead in the polls but the only poll that counts is the one they take on caucus night and I think that could change between now and then."

Asked by a reporter whether he wants to see Cruz defeated, Branstad answered: "Yes."

More: http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/19/politics/terry-branstad-ted-cruz-defeat/index.html

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

1. Terry Branstad looks like a pedophile

Just sayin'.

[exboyfil]

3. When I had my mustache I looked a lot like Terry Branstad

We might disagree with his policies, but I spent a couple of years in his hometown, and they are wonderful people (attended church and Bible studies with his aunt).

I don't think this comment is warranted.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

5. Meh, sorry.

I wonder what wonderful people would say if you talked long enough about gay folks.

[exboyfil]

2. Right decision wrong reason

Turning food into energy is an abomination.

[FLPanhandle]

4. Cruz is the worst candidate in the race

I hope he loses big and gets out of race.

[tanyev]

6. Somebody just made it to the top of Ted Cruz's Day 1 Vengeance List.