Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (HOUSTON) – Dan Patrick, Texas State Senator and authentic conservative candidate for Lieutenant Governor, issued the following statement regarding his comments recently published about his support for Senator Ted Cruz:
“My opponents have criticized my statement published in the Texas Tribune recently where I said that I would support Senator Cruz if he were to be a candidate for President.
“It is true that I did not support candidate Cruz during the Primary elections – but then again neither any of my opponents. I supported Ted in the General Election, as did all good Republicans.
“Since taking office Senator Cruz has impressed me, over and over. I have been quick to give him credit where credit is due. I appreciate Ted for his willingness to take strong stands in Washington. He is providing critical leadership for other conservatives. He is the prescription for what is ailing the country and our Party.
“Two of my opponents, Commissioner Staples and Commissioner Patterson are quick to call me a flip-flopper.
“Unlike Mr. Staples and Mr. Patterson, I am not afraid to say I would support Ted Cruz if he were to be a candidate for President. Neither of them seem convinced that he is the right candidate or have yet mustered that courage to say so.
“I choose not to act like a politician, never admitting a mistake. It is amazing to me that my opponents do not recognize or will not admit what an outstanding job Ted Cruz is doing in Washington, pressing the battle for conservative ideas.
“Who are Mr. Staples and Mr. Patterson supporting for President in 2016 – Chris Christie?”
