Emails, Brian Phillips, director of rapid response, Ted Cruz campaign, March 21-22, 2016
On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 10:16 AM, Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin) <wgselby@statesman.com> wrote:
Good morning.
This widely shared web post suggests Sen. Cruz is negotiating to be Donald Trump’s running mate. It purports to quote a high-ranking Cruz campaign official as well.
?
Thanks.
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W. Gardner Selby
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10:26 a.m.
Is this a serious request? "Elect Leaders?"
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Brian Phillips
Director of Rapid Response, Cruz for President
On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 11:19 AM, Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin) <wgselby@statesman.com> wrote:
I can take that as your response or more. The post has been shared 34,000-plus times. We spotted the headline on a legitimate news site.
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From: Brian Phillips
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 8:10:26 AM
To: Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin)
Subject: Re: Inquiry for a fact check
FTR: It is categorically false.
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Brian Phillips
Director of Rapid Response, Cruz for President