{"id":2336506,"date":"2024-09-04T10:19:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T14:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-cruz-over-rival-whom-it-endorsed-twice-previously-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T10:22:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T14:22:29","slug":"us-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-cruz-over-rival-whom-it-endorsed-twice-previously-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-cruz-over-rival-whom-it-endorsed-twice-previously-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"US Chamber of Commerce endorses Cruz over rival, whom it endorsed twice previously &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-cruz-over-rival-whom-it-endorsed-twice-previously-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2336506&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The upcoming Texas\u2062 Senate race in 2024 features U.S. Senator \u200cTed Cruz, a Republican\u2064 seeking reelection, facing off against \u2063Democratic challenger Colin Allred, a \u2062U.S. Representative from Dallas. Cruz, who\u2062 has represented Texas in the Senate\u2064 since 2013, has recently secured the\u2064 endorsement of \u2063the \u2062U.S. Chamber of Commerce for\u200d his reelection campaign. This endorsement \u200cis \u2063significant, \u2062especially because the Chamber had previously backed Allred in his congressional races. <\/p>\n<p>The endorsement emphasizes Cruz&#8217;s pro-business policies, including \u2064support for job creation, tax\u2063 cuts, and economic growth initiatives. Neil Bradley, \u200dExecutive Vice \u200bPresident \u2064of the Chamber, highlighted Cruz&#8217;s proven track record in promoting policies \u2063that aid Texas businesses and individuals. The Chamber&#8217;s decision to support Cruz over Allred was framed as focusing on the unique\u200d challenges of the \u2064Senate race and \u2062Cruz&#8217;s \u200dsolid reputation in advocating for business interests.<\/p>\n<p>Allred&#8217;s \u200bcandidacy represents a challenge to Cruz, as he aims to capitalize on public discontent regarding issues\u200b like crime\u200b and border security, suggesting that these aspects\u2064 were\u200c exacerbated\u200d under the current administration. As \u200dthe campaign \u2063unfolds, the dynamics between\u2063 the candidates\u200d will likely focus on contrasting visions for Texas and the nation, particularly concerning economic policy and governance.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">US Chamber of Commerce endorses Cruz over rival, whom it endorsed twice previously<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1745011\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has landed another large endorsement in his reelection bid for his third term in the Senate, this time from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The nonpartisan pro-business group endorsed Cruz after twice endorsing his opponent, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, when he ran for Congress.<\/p>\n<p>The chamber joins numerous others, including key Democrats, who endorsed Cruz over Allred, citing high crime and the border crisis they argue the Biden-Harris administration created, The Center Square reported.<\/p>\n<p>The chamber&rsquo;s endorsement of Cruz prioritizes his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantiss-economic-road-map-squeeze-china-and-undo-bidens-agenda\/\" title=\"DeSantis&#039;s plan: Pressure China, reverse Biden&#039;s agenda.\">pro-business stance<\/a> and commitment to job creation, tax cuts and expanding economic opportunity, Neil Bradley, the Chamber&rsquo;s Executive Vice President, said at an event at Doggett\/John Deere in Houston Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p>Bradley joined Cruz, meeting with business leaders Tuesday at events in Carrollton, San Antonio and Houston.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As a leader in the U.S. Senate, Ted Cruz has been a champion for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-rescinds-trumps-apprenticeship-plan-by-executive-order\/\" title=\"Biden Rescinds Trump\u2019s Apprenticeship Plan By Executive Order\">pro-growth policies<\/a> that help Texas businesses, individuals, and families achieve their American dream,&rdquo; Bradley said. &ldquo;Senator Cruz has a proven track record of support for policies that cut taxes, fight regulatory overreach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rick-scott-biden-is-making-iran-venezuela-our-partners-to-save-our-economy\/\" title=\"Rick Scott: Biden Is Making Iran, Venezuela Our Partners &#039;To Save our Economy&#039;\">boost domestic energy production<\/a>, modernize infrastructure, and promote trade, while protecting American jobs.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>When asked why the Chamber switched from endorsing Allred to Cruz, he told The Center Square, the chamber &ldquo;is not a partisan organization. We evaluate candidates based on whether we think they are the best candidate in the race to support job creators, entrepreneurs and a growing economy. Of course, every race is different. We have 435 congressional races. We endorsed Mr. Allred in two of those reelection races but we only have 100 Senate races.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Texas Senate race, he said, &ldquo;is a very different race &hellip; and a choice that for us, is pretty clear cut and simple. Sen. Cruz has a proven track record when it comes to supporting job creators, when it comes to delivering on business issues, when it comes to having an open door to hear about the concerns of local small businesses. And then he gets results. So we&rsquo;re confident that he&rsquo;s going to carry that forward another six years.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The chamber endorsed federal candidates &ldquo;who will stand up for free enterprise, including by vigorously advocating for public policy solutions that will spur economic growth, support jobs, and promote businesses of all sizes&rsquo; ability to continue to innovate and invest in America,&rdquo; it said in a separate statement.<\/p>\n<p>Endorsing Cruz and others who support economic growth is important, the chamber argues, &ldquo;to avoid the largest tax increase in American history,&rdquo; when the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which Cruz voted for, is expected to expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress acts.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allred has said that if he were in Congress at the time, he would have voted against the bill just as Vice President Kamala Harris did when she was in the U.S. Senate. Allred has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Harris, who has vowed to increase taxes on businesses, implement price controls, and allow the 2017 tax cuts to expire if elected. Cruz argues Harris and Allred policies would be disastrous for America, worsen the economy and kill jobs.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent report, the chamber highlights how pro-economic growth tax policy increases wages and improves the economy. &ldquo;Tax policy should be designed to minimize the negative impact on economic growth,&rdquo; it says. &ldquo;Pro-growth tax policy doesn&rsquo;t just grow the overall U.S. economy; it raises wages for American workers and improves standards of living. Maintaining and improving pro-growth tax policy also ensures that the U.S. is globally competitive, retaining and attracting businesses, jobs, investment, and innovation here at home.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1745011\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1745011\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in his campaign for a third term in the Senate, marking a significant endorsement after previously supporting his opponent, U.S. Representative Colin Allred, D-Dallas, on two occasions during Allred&#8217;s congressional runs. The Chamber&#8217;s backing comes alongside endorsements from various other groups and key Democrats who favor Cruz over Allred due to concerns about rising crime and the border crisis attributed to the Biden-Harris administration. Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President of the Chamber, emphasized Cruz&#8217;s pro-business policies and dedication to job creation during an event in Houston where he met with business leaders. He praised Cruz as a strong advocate for growth-oriented policies that benefit Texas businesses and families.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the shift from endorsing Allred to supporting Cruz, Bradley explained that their organization is nonpartisan and evaluates candidates based on their ability to support job creators and foster economic growth. He noted that each election is unique; while they had previously endorsed Allred in two congressional races, they view this Senate race as distinctly different with a clear preference for Cruz due to his proven record on business issues.<\/p>\n<p>The Chamber also highlighted its commitment to endorsing candidates who champion free enterprise and advocate for policies that stimulate economic growth while protecting jobs across all sectors. They stressed the importance of maintaining pro-growth tax policies\u2014like those established by the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts\u2014arguing that these measures are crucial for sustaining wage increases and improving living standards in America. In contrast, Allred has expressed opposition to such tax cuts if he were serving at that time in Congress.<\/p>\n<p>Cruz contends that policies supported by Harris and Allred would be detrimental to America&#8217;s economy by leading to job losses. The Chamber\u2019s recent report underscores how favorable tax policy can enhance wages and overall economic performance while ensuring global competitiveness by attracting investment and innovation within the U.S<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2336507,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ted-Cruz-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[13348,5894,32090,40060],"class_list":["post-2336506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-endorsement","tag-politics","tag-ted-cruz","tag-us-chamber-of-commerce"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ted-Cruz-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2336506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2336506"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2336506\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2336507"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2336506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2336506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2336506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}