Ted Cruz Calls in on Super Tuesday

March 01, 2016

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Super Tuesday has been a turning point in many elections --- and it can be for Ted Cruz. He has a promising lead in polls from his home state of Texas and is within the margin of error in a few others. Cruz joined The Glenn Beck Program Tuesday morning to answer a few questions posed by Glenn.

GLENN: Let's talk about your path to victory. People say you just can't win. Can you talk about your path to victory?

CRUZ: Well, sure. If you look at the race right now, the first four primaries, what they historically do is they narrow the field. Remember, we started with 17 candidates. We're down effectively do three candidates who have anything resembling a viable path. Right now, Donald Trump is quite strong. He's got a lot of momentum. But the only campaign that has beaten Donald Trump and that I believe can beat Donald Trump is our campaign. We beat him and we beat him resoundingly in Iowa.

And today, on Super Tuesday, I think Super Tuesday is the most important day of the entire primary season. In my home state of Texas, we're very strong here. The numbers are very encouraging. I think we are likely to win in Texas today. And we are running neck-and-neck in Super Tuesday states all across the country. We are effectively tied or within the margin of error with Donald Trump and Super Tuesday states all around the country.

If you're in a Super Tuesday state, if you are voting today, please come out and vote and bring your friends. Bring your family. It's all about turnout. This race, state by state, could come down to a few thousand or even a few hundred votes. Your vote makes a difference. Your friends' and families' votes make a difference.

I think what's going to happen at the end of the day, Glenn, is Donald Trump is going to have a big chunk of delegates, we're going to have a big chunk of delegates, and everybody else is going to be way, way down at the bottom. That will effectively narrow the field even more.

And when it gets to a two-man race between me and Donald, we win. In fact, we win resoundingly. The polling shows, we beat Donald Trump head-to-head by 16 points: 56 to 40. Because Donald Trump has a hard ceiling of about 35 to 40 percent. What he's benefiting from is a fractured field, having other people, where the vote against him is divided. And so today is absolutely critical to narrowing the field.

GLENN: What is Marco Rubio's path to victory?

CRUZ: Marco is a good guy. He's charming. He's affable. I consider him a friend. He and I have disagreed strongly on immigration when he led the Gang of Eight amnesty bill. Donald Trump funded the Gang of Eight. And I led the opposition to defeating -- the opposition and the successful effort, defeating the Gang of Eight.

But Marco did not does not have a path to beating Donald Trump. Marco has not won a single state. He's zero for four in the first four states. Today on Super Tuesday, Marco is not anticipating winning any state on Super Tuesday. And even his home state of Florida, Marco is right now 20 points down in Florida. In all likelihood, Marco is going to lose Florida, his own home state. And you cannot win a primary, you can't beat Donald Trump if you can't win any states and can't win any delegates. And so the day that matters the most is today, Super Tuesday.

If we're going to stop Donald Trump --- and I think we've got to Donald Trump, if he's our nominee, Hillary wins. And the country --- it is a disaster for the country. The time to stop Donald Trump is today, on Super Tuesday. And, Glenn, it is your listeners, it is everyone listening to this radio show that has the ability to step up and pull this country up from the brink. And it's by coming out and voting today on Super Tuesday, standing united, and getting your friends and families and loved ones and coworkers all to do the same.

GLENN: Will you agree to that and say, if you'rE way behind in the delegate count, behind Marco Rubio tomorrow, that you would drop out?

CRUZ: Listen, I think there is no doubt that if I reached a point where there was no path to victory, where I was way behind in the delegate count and someone else was better positioned to defeat Marco Rubio, my priority is the country. We have got to save the country. And I will do whatever I can to save the country.

I do hope, come Wednesday morning, if there are candidates who have not been able to win a state, who are not amassing the delegates -- it takes 1237 delegates to become the Republican nominee. If you come out of Super Tuesday -- we've got about 600 delegates being allocated -- and you're not winning enough to move the needle, I do think it is time for a candidate to say, "All right. It's not -- it's not working for me. Let's come together and unify."

Because Donald Trump, I believe, would be a manifest disaster. We just had polling come out today that Donald Trump loses and loses badly to Hillary Clinton, loses by ten points. The same polling --- this is CNN --- shows that I beat Hillary head-to-head.

If Donald Trump is the nominee, Hillary Clinton becomes the president. We lose the Supreme Court for a generation. Religious liberty will be taken away by the Supreme Court. The Second Amendment will be erased from the Bill of Rights effectively by the Supreme Court.

GLENN: People in D.C. don't like you, so how can you ever get things done? How can you negotiate?

CRUZ: the people in D.C. don't like me is not that I'm mean to them, it's that I actually have done what I said I would do and stand with the American people. I've said many times the biggest divide in politics is not between Democrats and Republicans; it's between career politicians in Washington in both parties and the American people.

And if you're fed up with politicians in Washington lying to you, cutting deals with the Democrats, Marco Rubio has cut deals with the Democrats to push amnesty. Donald Trump is promising to cut deals with the Democrats to expand government. We need instead a president who stands up to Washington. And I point out, we have a good example, Ronald Reagan. Washington despised Ronald Reagan. Yet Reagan was elected with the support of the people, and it turned Washington around. I intend to do the exact same thing. And with the support of the people -- that's the only way we can break the Washington cartel.

If you have a candidate in this race who Washington likes. That ought to be a big warning sign. If the corrupt politicians in Washington like a candidate in this race, that shows that they're willing to go along and get along. And that's how we've gotten the $19 trillion debt. It's how we're seeing our constitutional rights taken away.

GLENN: Do people like me and voices like me or Mark Levin or anybody that stands against him? Are we in trouble if he becomes president of the United States?

CRUZ: Listen, Donald Trump has demonstrated a tendency to abuse power to go after anyone who crosses him, and in particular, to go after the little guy, to go after the working man. You know, this is a man who had a $1 million court judgment against him for hiring illegal aliens. This is a man who continues to bring in foreign workers at his Florida hotel because he doesn't want to hire Americans.

And so his view of the Constitution, frankly, has a lot of similarities to Barack Obama's view of the Constitution, which is that --- it is an inconvenience at best that he will do what he wants. I believe in the First Amendment. You know what, you've got every right to speak your views, but so do numskulls like Michael Moore and other people on the left. They have the right to insult me, to attack me all day long, and I will defend their First Amendment right to attack me. Because we live in a free nation. And they have a right to do that.

Donald Trump's view is that power should be used to silence anyone coming after him. That is a very dangerous view for a president. And --- and, you know, we need instead, after seven years of a narcissistic, power hungry president like Barack Obama, we need a president who will be faithful to the Constitution and defend the Bill of Rights. Not someone who will rule by decree just as Barack Obama did. I think that is incredibly dangerous for our liberties.

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The Woodrow Wilson strategy to get out of Mother’s Day

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I’ve got a potentially helpful revelation that’s gonna blow the lid off your plans for this Sunday. It’s Mother’s Day.

Yeah, that sacred day where you’re guilt-tripped into buying flowers, braving crowded brunch buffets, and pretending you didn’t forget to mail the card. But what if I told you… you don’t have to do it? That’s right, there’s a loophole, a get-out-of-Mother’s-Day-free card, and it’s stamped with the name of none other than… Woodrow Wilson (I hate that guy).

Back in 1914, ol’ Woody Wilson signed a proclamation that officially made Mother’s Day a national holiday. Second Sunday in May, every year. He said it was a day to “publicly express our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.” Sounds sweet, right? Until you peel back the curtain.

See, Wilson wasn’t some sentimental guy sitting around knitting doilies for his mom. No, no, no. This was a calculated move.

The idea for Mother’s Day had been floating around for decades, pushed by influential voices like Julia Ward Howe. By 1911, states were jumping on the bandwagon, but it took Wilson to make it federal. Why? Because he was a master of optics. This guy loved big, symbolic gestures to distract from the real stuff he was up to, like, oh, I don’t know, reshaping the entire federal government!

So here’s the deal: if you’re looking for an excuse to skip Mother’s Day, just lean into this. Say, “Sorry, Mom, I’m not celebrating a holiday cooked up by Woodrow Wilson!” I mean, think about it – this is the guy who gave us the Federal Reserve, the income tax, and don’t even get me started on his assault on basic liberties during World War I. You wanna trust THAT guy with your Sunday plans? I don’t think so! You tell your mom, “Look, I love you, but I’m not observing a Progressive holiday. I’m keeping my brunch money in protest.”

Now, I know what you might be thinking.

“Glenn, my mom’s gonna kill me if I try this.” Fair point. Moms can be scary. But hear me out: you can spin this. Tell her you’re honoring her EVERY DAY instead of some government-mandated holiday. You don’t need Wilson’s permission to love your mom! You can bake her a cake in June, call her in July, or, here’s a wild idea, visit her WITHOUT a Woodrow Wilson federal proclamation guilting you into it.

Silent genocide exposed: Are christians being wiped out in 2025?

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Is a Christian Genocide unfolding overseas?

Recent reports suggest an alarming escalation in violence against Christians, raising questions about whether these acts constitute genocide under international law. Recently, Glenn hosted former U.S. Army Special Forces Sniper Tim Kennedy, who discussed a predictive model that forecasts a surge in global Christian persecution for the summer of 2025.

From Africa to Asia and the Middle East, extreme actions—some described as genocidal—have intensified over the past year. Over 380 million Christians worldwide face high levels of persecution, a number that continues to climb. With rising international concern, the United Nations and human rights groups are urging protective measures by the global community. Is a Christian genocide being waged in the far corners of the globe? Where are they taking place, and what is being done?

India: Hindu Extremist Violence Escalates

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In India, attacks on Christians have surged as Hindu extremist groups gain influence within the country. In February 2025, Hindu nationalist leader Aadesh Soni organized a 50,000-person rally in Chhattisgarh, where he called for the rape and murder of all Christians in nearby villages and demanded the execution of Christian leaders to erase Christianity. Other incidents include forced conversions, such as a June 2024 attack in Chhattisgarh, where a Hindu mob gave Christian families a 10-day ultimatum to convert to Hinduism. In December 2024, a Christian man in Uttar Pradesh was attacked, forcibly converted, and paraded while the mob chanted "Death to Jesus."

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommends designating India a "Country of Particular Concern" and imposing targeted sanctions on those perpetrating these attacks. The international community is increasingly alarmed by the rising tide of religious violence in India.

Syria: Sectarian Violence Post-Regime Change

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Following the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024, Syria has seen a wave of sectarian violence targeting religious minorities, including Christians, with over 1,000 killed in early 2025. It remains unclear whether Christians are deliberately targeted or caught in broader conflicts, but many fear persecution by the new regime or extremist groups. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a dominant rebel group and known al-Qaeda splinter group now in power, is known for anti-Christian sentiments, heightening fears of increased persecution.

Christians, especially converts from Islam, face severe risks in the unstable post-regime environment. The international community is calling for humanitarian aid and protection for Syria’s vulnerable minority communities.

Democratic Republic of Congo: A "Silent Genocide"

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In February 2025, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an ISIS-affiliated group, beheaded 70 Christians—men, women, and children—in a Protestant church in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, after tying their hands. This horrific massacre, described as a "silent genocide" reminiscent of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has shocked the global community.

Since 1996, the ADF and other militias have killed over six million people, with Christians frequently targeted. A Christmas 2024 attack killed 46, further decimating churches in the region. With violence escalating, humanitarian organizations are urging immediate international intervention to address the crisis.

POLL: Starbase exposed: Musk’s vision or corporate takeover?

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Is Starbase the future of innovation or a step too far?

Elon Musk’s ambitious Starbase project in South Texas is reshaping Boca Chica into a cutting-edge hub for SpaceX’s Starship program, promising thousands of jobs and a leap toward Mars colonization. Supporters see Musk as a visionary, driving economic growth and innovation in a historically underserved region. However, local critics, including Brownsville residents and activists, argue that SpaceX’s presence raises rents, restricts beach access, and threatens environmental harm, with Starbase’s potential incorporation as a city sparking fears of unchecked corporate control. As pro-Musk advocates clash with anti-Musk skeptics, will Starbase unite the community or deepen the divide?

Let us know what you think in the poll below:

Is Starbase’s development a big win for South Texas?

Should Starbase become its own city?

Is Elon Musk’s vision more of a benefit than a burden for the region?

Shocking truth behind Trump-Zelenskyy mineral deal unveiled

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President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have finalized a landmark agreement that will shape the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations. The agreement focuses on mineral access and war recovery.

After a tense March meeting, Trump and Zelenskyy signed a deal on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, granting the U.S. preferential mineral rights in Ukraine in exchange for continued military support. Glenn analyzed an earlier version of the agreement in March, when Zelenskyy rejected it, highlighting its potential benefits for America, Ukraine, and Europe. Glenn praised the deal’s strategic alignment with U.S. interests, including reducing reliance on China for critical minerals and fostering regional peace.

However, the agreement signed this week differs from the March proposal Glenn praised. Negotiations led to significant revisions, reflecting compromises on both sides. What changes were made? What did each leader seek, and what did they achieve? How will this deal impact the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations and global geopolitics? Below, we break down the key aspects of the agreement.

What did Trump want?

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Trump aimed to curb what many perceive as Ukraine’s overreliance on U.S. aid while securing strategic advantages for America. His primary goals included obtaining reimbursement for the billions in military aid provided to Ukraine, gaining exclusive access to Ukraine’s valuable minerals (such as titanium, uranium, and lithium), and reducing Western dependence on China for critical resources. These minerals are essential for aerospace, energy, and technology sectors, and Trump saw their acquisition as a way to bolster U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. Additionally, he sought to advance peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war, positioning the U.S. as a key mediator.

Ultimately, Trump secured preferential—but not exclusive—rights to extract Ukraine’s minerals through the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, as outlined in the agreement. The U.S. will not receive reimbursement for past aid, but future military contributions will count toward the joint fund, designed to support Ukraine’s post-war recovery. Zelenskyy’s commitment to peace negotiations under U.S. leadership aligns with Trump’s goal of resolving the conflict, giving him leverage in discussions with Russia.

These outcomes partially meet Trump’s objectives. The preferential mineral rights strengthen U.S. access to critical resources, but the lack of exclusivity and reimbursement limits the deal’s financial benefits. The peace commitment, however, positions Trump as a central figure in shaping the war’s resolution, potentially enhancing his diplomatic influence.

What did Zelenskyy want?

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Zelenskyy sought to sustain U.S. military and economic support without the burden of repaying past aid, which has been critical for Ukraine’s defense against Russia. He also prioritized reconstruction funds to rebuild Ukraine’s war-torn economy and infrastructure. Security guarantees from the U.S. to deter future Russian aggression were a key demand, though controversial, as they risked entangling America in long-term commitments. Additionally, Zelenskyy aimed to retain control over Ukraine’s mineral wealth to safeguard national sovereignty and align with the country’s European Union membership aspirations.

The final deal delivered several of Zelenskyy’s priorities. The reconstruction fund, supported by future U.S. aid, provides a financial lifeline for Ukraine’s recovery without requiring repayment of past assistance. Ukraine retained ownership of its subsoil and decision-making authority over mineral extraction, granting only preferential access to the U.S. However, Zelenskyy conceded on security guarantees, a significant compromise, and agreed to pursue peace talks under Trump’s leadership, which may involve territorial or political concessions to Russia.

Zelenskyy’s outcomes reflect a delicate balance. The reconstruction fund and retained mineral control bolster Ukraine’s economic and sovereign interests, but the absence of security guarantees and pressure to negotiate peace could strain domestic support and challenge Ukraine’s long-term stability.

What does this mean for the future?

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While Trump didn’t secure all his demands, the deal advances several of his broader strategic goals. By gaining access to Ukraine’s mineral riches, the U.S. undermines China’s dominance over critical elements like lithium and graphite, essential for technology and energy industries. This shift reduces American and European dependence on Chinese supply chains, strengthening Western industrial and tech sectors. Most significantly, the agreement marks a pivotal step toward peace in Europe. Ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which has claimed thousands of lives, is a top priority for Trump, and Zelenskyy’s commitment to U.S.-led peace talks enhances Trump’s leverage in negotiations with Russia. Notably, the deal avoids binding U.S. commitments to Ukraine’s long-term defense, preserving flexibility for future administrations.

The deal’s broader implications align with the vision Glenn outlined in March, when he praised its potential to benefit America, Ukraine, and Europe by securing resources and creating peace. While the final agreement differs from Glenn's hopes, it still achieves key goals he outlined.

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