Cruz Co-Chair: ‘If They Take a Hard Look,’ Rand Followers Will Go for Cruz

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SNOW: “Donald trump this morning on ‘Morning Joe.’ Ted Cruz riding high following his victory in Iowa, but he faces an even tougher task here in New Hampshire where polls have him far behind Donald Trump. Joining me now former New Hampshire Senator Bob Smith, co-chair for Ted Cruz’s campaign team here in New Hampshire. Nice to see you, senator.”
SMITH: “Good morning, Kate.”
SNOW: “Thanks for being here bright and early.”
SMITH: “Apologize for the wardrobe.”
SNOW: “This is New Hampshire. What are you going to do? It’s cold out there. We’re lucky to be inside. Let me ask you about the breaking news this morning, Rand Paul dropping out, suspending his campaign technically. What do you make of that? And is Ted Cruz on the phone already trying to see if maybe he can get an endorsement?”
SMITH: “First of all, let me say Rand Paul and his dad Ron Paul were two of the staunchest defenders of liberty in the history of the republic. He has a lot of followers in New Hampshire, and I think they’ll have to make their own mind up but I think if they really take a hard look at who’s out there defending liberty and defending New Hampshire values against the Washington establishment, the Washington cartel, I think not only Rand Paul followers, but I think conservatives consistently — consistent conservatives, good conservatives who have been conservative throughout their history — their voting history will be for Senator Cruz.”