HOUSTON, Texas –The Cruz for President campaign today announced a new TV ad, "New York Values", showing Donald Trump's assertion that New York "views" and "attitudes" are different than views and attitudes in Iowa. Trump explained New York Values in his own words and how they shaped his views on gay marriage and abortion. He then admits that if he were president he would not even ban partial-birth abortions.
The ad will run statewide in Iowa beginning January 26.
"New York Values"
TV: 30
Trump: I mean, hey I lived in New York City and Manhattan all my life, so my views are a little bit different than if I lived in Iowa.
Voiceover: They are different, like on Abortion.
Russert: Would President Trump ban partial birth abortion?
Trump: Look, I am pro-choice in every respect.
Voiceover: What does Trump think about Iowa?
Trump: How stupid are the people of Iowa?
Voiceover: Donald Trump, New York values, not ours.
Trump: My views are a little bit different than if I lived in Iowa.
Cruz: I'm Ted Cruz and I approve this message.
Ted Cruz, Cruz Campaign Press Release - Cruz for President Launches TV Ad "New York Values" Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/315296