Furthermore, "conservatives" would not have pulled those sleazy stunts in Iowa. Because Cruz has no ethics, his judgement is a disaster. Hell, even his own peers in the Senate shunned him last Monday.
Posted on 04/14/2016 6:48:20 PM PDT by SubMareener
Calgary Ted Cruz was humiliated on the floor of the U.S. Senate twice on Monday night, according to a report in Politico. Months of Cruz’s criticisms of his Republican colleagues is now reaping some nasty rewards for the Junior Senator from Canada. During a discussion of continuing funding for the government, Cruz tried to interrupt the proceedings with a roll call vote. The usually polite decorum on the floor of the U.S. Senate quickly turned negative as even Cruz’s fellow Republicans refused to grant him what’s called a “sufficient second” that would have allowed him to briefly call for the vote. Failing to be recognized for a sufficient second, Cruz attempted to interrupt to call for a voice vote and got a kind of voice vote he was not expecting - a loud chorus of “no’s” from his colleagues. Cruz was fuming after the second repudiation. It was an “unprecedented trick,” said Cruz. However insiders see this as indicative of a combination of Cruz’s declining chances in his presidential nomination run combined with his colleagues rising anger at what they see as Cruz’s ongoing attempts to further his own political aspirations at their expense. Under Senate rules, Cruz had already been given an hour to speak on Monday night, but was not granted additional time. Colleagues complain that Cruz has an almost Messianic view of his self-importance to both the Senate and the rest of the world. After being denied additional time, Cruz fumed from the Senate floor: “The Democrats are objecting to my speaking further. And both the Democrats and Republican leadership are objecting to the American people speaking further.” How much speaking does one Junior Senator need? Cruz’s calls for roll call votes are seen as mere tricks to get his colleagues on the record for anything with which he disagrees. His speech on Monday was filled with venom for Republican leaders and even praising of Democrats as being more resolute then the GOP. As Politico put it: “Cruz also personally lambasted McConnell and his deputies for denying a roll call vote that would have failed anyway, arguing that results are rigged in the Senate and that conservatives have no influence anymore.” Interestingly, campaign reporters have noticed of late that Donald Trump - who Cruz frequently brands as a Democrat - seems to poll best in THE most traditionally Republican areas – the South and more rural areas; where Cruz seems to poll very well in typically deep blue precincts such as the urban centers. I’m Still reporting from Washington. Good day
Hey, if Trump can take 5 conflicting positions in one answer, why can’t you, right?
But us non crazy people still see crazy when you post such nonsense.
Well, Trump has rid us of Jeb Bush who we all know for an absolute certainty would have done none of those things; of course, the likes of you, are unwittingly doing your best to prevent any of those things being done by getting us to a brokered convention — which of course brings back Jeb Bush/Mitt Romney, which will guarantee that none of those things will be done.
Indeed the only chance we have of any of those things being done is with Mr. Trump. It is possible that Mr. Trump will fail, but we can be certain that neither Hillary/Sanders nor Bush/Romney will do any of those things.
And I promise you, that Mr. Cruz will NEVER be the nominee. If Trump had not entered the race, Jeb Bush would be mopping up by now, Mr. Cruz would have long since been removed over the NBC issue; right now it is in the establishment’s interest to pretend that Mr. Cruz is an NBC when, at best, he is naturalized. But they know he is not, those of us who not drunk the Cruz Kool-Aid know he is not, and above all, Hillary knows he is not.
The first thing that will happen in this brokered convention is that after Trump is taken out, they will take Cruz out, and they will likely do it with the NBC issue, telling you that Hillary will make an issue of it, which of course, she will! Perhaps they will offer him the Supreme Court as a consolation prize, which may be the reason McConnell is being (so far) resolute.
So my dear, if you want these things done as much as I do, you must realize that the ONLY, absolutely ONLY chance, and it is ONLY a chance, of getting these things done is with Mr. Trump.
And if you continue to go down this road and refuse to listen, you will come to regret it.
Furthermore, "conservatives" would not have pulled those sleazy stunts in Iowa. Because Cruz has no ethics, his judgement is a disaster. Hell, even his own peers in the Senate shunned him last Monday.
You do realize that most of your post makes no sense whatsoever?
You’ve got your guy and that’s fine. But there’s a problem with your guy if you have to run the other candidates down to make him look good.
And, give up on the gypsy fortune telling gig - the key is to sound plausible, and you’re not even close.
Hey, Ted, relax! They'll give you a consolation prize! [tee hee!]
I think so. I and several other FReepers think it has to do with his family life as a kid growing up. Keep in mind Obama’s childhood was not exactly normal.
My father was the Protestant Chaplin at the Norristown State Hospital for the Insane when I was growing up, so I actually got to met a lot of crazy people. In fact, I used to work with some of them during the summer on the Hospital Farm. A manic-depressive (bi-polar today) taught me how to solder.
So I am actually qualified to identify crazy people. If you do not think that Ted Cruz and his family are creepy crazy, then you need to seek professional help.
You appear to be basing your opinion on some now debunked untruths.
And, again, if you’ve got to run the other guy down to make yours look good, there’s a problem with your guy.
Further, no conservative would support NAFTA and TPP. Nor woul a conservative partner with the likes of Paul Ryan.
I’ll translate into something you can understand more easily:
Cruz is not a cool kid but wants to be one.
...to anything that goes contrary to your emotionally-charged preferences, tells us more about YOU than anything.
Oh, and “ronnie the rocket” you think what we need is a “cool” guy? Really? How about someone who has actually read the Constitution and understands it? Nothing cool about that, but makes a heck of a lot more sense in selecting a candidate.
It really sucks when the rules are against you! Kinda like them Colorado rules ey Ted??
Drink that koolaid!
This is impossible because Cruz is the Establishment.
Whatever...
But of course, that would be your response. You have no interest in honest mature dialog, only adolescent jeers. Quite unfortunate, but not unexpected.
He’s happy to get ahead by going along with the establishment. Which shows he will do the same if nominated/elected.
But he could never get along, not even in college.
Reagan was able to get along with people. It wasn’t only when he was president. he had negotiating skills ling before that.
Cruz won’t spontaneously change if elected.
And, to that I’ve just got to add a “LOL”!
Yup. A few months ago, Cruz was all talk about fighting the "Washington Cartel." When he saw his numbers were slipping, he hopped in bed with the cartel. Today, you never hear a peep on the topic because he IS the cartel.
The guy is desperate now and it shows. He realizes he won't win and won't keep his seat in the Senate. The electoral "after-life" with Heidi will be hell.
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