# So, what do think Ted Cruz's "Big Announcement" is going to be? **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [April 27, 2016, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256 "2016-04-27T15:26:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![67java89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/aeb1de/32.png) [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/22 "2016-04-27T17:20:04Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > No way. Not her. Can’t believe it would be her. He might as well drop out because that’s a sure losing ticket ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/23 "2016-04-27T17:21:06Z")
He has determined that, as he was born in Canada, he is not constitutionally eligible to be President. (Actually, if it’s the announcement of a VP pick, I bet it’s Kasich). ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/24 "2016-04-27T17:26:26Z")
He’s marrying a 25-year old man. ---
**Author:** ![stillownedbysetters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/25 "2016-04-27T17:26:46Z")
After yesterday’s Hoosier ‘hoop’ faux pas, he’s announcing he’s been hired by the Harlem Globetrotters. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/26 "2016-04-27T17:28:41Z")
> [@Moriarty](#): > > (Actually, if it’s the announcement of a VP pick, I bet it’s Kasich). Would there be any benefit to that play at this particular moment in the primary? Trump is already gaining ground on the strength of his claims that ‘the establishment’ is colluding against him - an announcement like that would only bolster that argument. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/27 "2016-04-27T17:28:51Z")
> [@Moriarty](#): > > (Actually, if it’s the announcement of a VP pick, I bet it’s Kasich). I thought _the exact same thing_ after I heard on NPR that he and Kasich agreed to divide and conquer the remaining states to deny Trump the nomination. ---
**Author:** ![67java89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/aeb1de/32.png) [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/28 "2016-04-27T17:29:28Z")
Maybe Jeb Bush as running mate? ---
**Author:** ![Azeotrope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/0ea827/32.png) [@Azeotrope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azeotrope)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/29 "2016-04-27T17:32:44Z")
He saved 15% on car insurance by switching to Geico? ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/30 "2016-04-27T17:32:55Z")
My guess is he’s going to name Kasich as his running mate. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/31 "2016-04-27T17:36:04Z")
> [@Jophiel](#): > > Carly Fiorina has been spotted in Indianapolis. Assuming Clinton gets the Democratic nomination (which seems likely) naming a woman as a Republican VP candidate would be a terrible move. It highlights the relative value the two parties place on women voters. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/32 "2016-04-27T17:38:57Z")
He’s re-examined his position on the NC bathroom issue and decided that yes he is right. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/33 "2016-04-27T17:43:23Z")
“Made ya look!” ---
**Author:** ![Fiveyearlurker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/34 "2016-04-27T18:13:55Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Assuming Clinton gets the Democratic nomination (which seems likely) naming a woman as a Republican VP candidate would be a terrible move. It highlights the relative value the two parties place on women voters. I think it underscores how the GOP really and truly still thinks that Obama only won because he is black, and Clinton is only winning because she is a woman. Add a woman to the ticket, and presto chango, you eliminate that advantage. ---
**Author:** ![jasg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f0a364/32.png) [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/35 "2016-04-27T18:16:02Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > He self-identifies as female. He’s playing the Woman Card too? ---
**Author:** ![leftfield6](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leftfield6/32/18780_2.png) [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/36 "2016-04-27T18:17:42Z")
He is going to purchase Keith Olbermann’s condo in Trump Tower. Got a yuge deal on it. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/37 "2016-04-27T18:21:56Z")
[Looks semi-official now.](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ted-cruz-carly-fiorina-vice-president_us_5720e23ce4b0f309baef5657) ---
**Author:** ![Crybaby\_Boobie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crybaby_boobie/32/545_2.png) [@Crybaby\_Boobie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crybaby_Boobie)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/38 "2016-04-27T18:28:13Z")
He’s going to be playing Grandpa Munster on a Broadway version of the TV show. Carly Fiorina will be playing a bank clerk who freaks out at Herman’s antics. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/39 "2016-04-27T18:31:18Z")
Ok I gotta ask. Any reason he picked her beside her having a vagina? Is picking a VP when you’re this far back in 2nd place anything but desperation? In that picture of Carly in the link (blue dress), was the photographer purposefully getting an ass shot? ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/40 "2016-04-27T18:32:16Z")
He’s gay _ **and** _ European! ---
**Author:** ![Icarus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/icarus/32/72_2.png) [@Icarus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icarus)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256/41 "2016-04-27T18:35:00Z")
> [@BobLibDem](#): > > [Looks semi-official now.](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ted-cruz-carly-fiorina-vice-president_us_5720e23ce4b0f309baef5657) He really is kinda tone-deaf in terms of what constitutes “appealing”. Maybe he figures he’ll appear more warm and friendly by standing next to her? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-do-think-ted-cruzs-big-announcement-is-going-to-be/753256.md?page=3)