Still Report #791 - Cruz Humiliated in U S Senate

You Tube ^ | Apr 14, 2016 | Bill Still

[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

[CottonBall]

LOL! Norway, not after seeing the real politician, dirtier than most.

[SubMareener]

It really sucks when the rules are against you!
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Yes! The Cruzadians should be pointing out the Ted should have known the rules! Wait! That only applies to Donald Trump. ;-)

[COBOL2Java]

Cruz won’t spontaneously change if elected.

If, God forbid, he were elected, his personality traits would come to the fore and he would be a dictator worse than Obama - only this would be a dictatorship of the dominionist kind. And with the unconstitutional inroads set by Obama, what would there be to stop him?

[walkingdead]

Cruz is no leader. He is a lawyer.

Great quote and works for oh so many of our politicians today.

[ronnietherocket3]

Oh, and [removed] you think what we need is a “cool” guy? Really?

This cannot be implied by either of my posts.

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.

Actually it does not. Having read the Constitution and understand it does not mean the person is any more likely to stop this country from being sold down the river. What makes more sense is for someone who cares about this country and not his own career.

[stylin19a]

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.

this is not a new tactic. So why is Cruz getting hammered for it ?

[spokeshave]

Cruz has an almost Messianic view of his self-importance to both the Senate and the rest of the world.

The Castro is strong with this one.

[Cobra64]

He "can't get delegates in CO." Maybe that's true. However, he's a proven international business tycoon building hotels and golf resorts all over the world. He's involved in planning, construction, finance, accounting, foreign currency, negotiations, etc. in the real world. He's testified before Congress when they asked his advice in 2007.

What are Cruz' accomplishments? Do you want another lawyer, or a successful businessman to save this Republic? Do your homework.

By the way, Trump is doing this for his country and his family

[Manic_Episode]

Pretty soon it will be like Walking Tall all over again.

[Cobra64]

It's called reality.

Are you a school teacher or a nurse by any chance? Almost all of my liberal neighbors are retired from those professions, and lack critical thinking skills outside the their respective lounges.

[HotHunt]

I supported Cruz early on but switched to Trump when I realized that Cruz has the wrong set of skills to be president and Trump does.

Cruz is a lawyer and a debater. He's good at talking. He's a senator, which is all they do is debate. His speeches comes across as too much lecture and preachy to me. But he has no executive decision-making experience or skills. These are key to being president. Being able to make decisions without all the information needed being available.

Trump, on the other hand, is used to making decisions and makes dozens of decisions or more a day in running his businesses. He knows how to get things done. He may not be as conservative as Cruz but he can draw a crowd like a rock star. And in politics, if those people can be attracted to the bright light, you can turn them into votes. He may not have the game of politics down as well and Cruz does but being a good politician is not necessarily an asset in this election cycle.

But the biggest reason I support Trump over Cruz is because I don't think Cruz has a chance against Hillary in the general. He comes across as too preachy and not likable. Trump is the only one I see who is ballsy enough to drop Hillary's pantsuit and show the country what her shortcomings really are.

Who do you think would draw the larger crowds and more voters in the general election? The dynamic, entertaining Trump or the dull, dreary, ex-wife screeching grandma Hillary? My money's on The Donald.

[Windflier]

"Ted Cruz was humiliated on the floor of the U.S. Senate twice on Monday night..."

You mean he still shows up to work at his day job on occasion?

Who knew?

[Windflier]

Not sure why y’all are so against the only conservative in the race.

I'm not against Trump. I back him 1,000%.

Wait....you weren't talking about Cruz, were you? Can't be, because he's nowhere close to being a conservative.

[walkingdead]

I believe Trump will absolutely crush Hillary.

But to be honest, if this country is worth saving, Hillary will be in prison before election day.

[vette6387]

“It was an “unprecedented trick,” said Cruz.”

Yeah, like Lyin’ Ted never pulls any “unprecedented tricks?” He could play the role of The Joker.

[vette6387]

“Ted is the real conservative in this race “

Nonsense, and you evidently are not a “real Texan” for supporting him. Are you a Cotexan?

[sargon]

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.

That the only thing that Ted Cfruz does nowadays— rant hysterically about the catch-all boogeyman Donald Trump.

Cruz literally can't string 2 sentences together without demonizing Donald Trump, dutifully taking a page right out of the Left/Media/GOPe playbook.

Ted Cruz is totally obsessed with attacking Donald Trump. His campaign is desperate and flailing...

[AllAmericanGirl44]

How is it that you miss the obvious and then are led to ask a dopey question?

HE IS BEING USED. They will ‘embrace’ him when needed, and cut him loose when he brings no advantage to them.

This is NOT difficult to understand.

[AllAmericanGirl44]

Amen Sub

[JerseyDvl]

That’s how the Cruzlims go about ululating their support for prophet Lying Ted.. Don’t try to make sense of it. I think we’d have to be in the cult to understand... Like Scientology.