Ted Cruz to Use Iran Deal Protest to Align With Donald Trump
Source: NBC News
Rarely one to share the spotlight, Texas firebrand Sen. Ted Cruz will make a notable exception on Wednesday when he welcomes 2016 rival Donald Trump to Capitol Hill to protest the Iran nuclear deal.
The two Republican presidential candidates will headline a tea party rally in opposition to the "catastrophic" proposed agreement between Iran and six world powers in what will be clearest sign yet of how Cruz is attempting to link himself to the GOP frontrunner.
"I like Donald. He's a friend of mine. But when Donald arrives at an event, he brings an army of TV reporters," Cruz said of his move to invite Trump to the rally, according to CNN. "He brings an army of cameras that show up. And Donald's being there -- he very graciously accepted -- means the mainstream media will cover the event."
Cruz, who has consistently polled near the middle of the crowded GOP field, has not criticized Trump like many of his fellow candidates. Instead he has embraced the outspoken real estate mogul in a move that could position him to appeal to Trump supporters if his popularity erodes.
Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/ted-cruz-use-iran-deal-protest-align-donald-trump-n424321
Throw in some Sarah Palin and a dash of Glenn Beck, and the clown stew is ready to serve.
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