Cruz: I Admire Obama Because He Stands and Fights for His Principles

CRUZ: "I tell you I admire that he is a true believer. The second part of the question I can answer. You know, there are some people in the grassroots who— who— who view him, ascribe bad motives to him and I will often dispute that. I think he believes in all of his heart in his principles. I think he fights for them relentlessly. If I were a leftist, I would love Barack Obama because he has advanced the left wing progressive agenda more than any president in history. Now, I think the problem is the ideas he believes are profoundly dangerous. That millions of Americans have— been hurt by exploding government regulations and taxes that have taken away jobs and opportunity. But I admire that he stands and fights for his principles."