During an open call on his nationally syndicated radio show, conservative heavyweight Rush Limbaugh, said that he believes that Senator Ted Cruz “is the leading alternative to Donald Trump” in the 2016 Republican presidential primary race.
Limbaugh has spoken very highly of both Cruz and Senator Marco Rubio for being the only two presidential candidates to openly tear into President Obama for knowingly and purposely trying to change the identity of the United States of America.While Rush is not expected to endorse anyone in the race, his words carry a lot of weight.
I think Cruz is the sleeper out there. It’s Cruz that is sneaking up on everyone- Rush Limbaugh
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The most recent poll conducted by South Carolina’s The State newspaper shows that both Rubio and Cruz are tied in second place with 18% support, while billionaire Donald Trump holding a commanding lead over the entire field of Republican presidential candidates.
- Donald Trump: 35%
- Ted Cruz: 18%
- Marco Rubio: 18%
- John Kasich: 10%
- Jeb Bush: 7%
- Ben Carson: 7%
