Senator Ted Cruz Is Shaking Things Up In Washington

Political Realities ^ | 02/25/13 | LD Jackson

[LD Jackson]

Newly elected junior Senator Ted Cruz is really shaking things up in Washington. He campaigned on a promise to do just that and he has easily fulfilled that promise, even though he has been in Washington for less than two months. In the United States Senate, things are supposed to be genial and comfortable, or so says the status quo. Ted Cruz is not playing along and some of his fellow Senators aren't so happy about his unwillingness to go along, just to get along. I would contend that's maybe what we need in Washington, someone who will see what needs to be done and follow through, no matter whose feathers are ruffled along the way.

(Fox News) Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has earned a few nicknames in the brief seven weeks he’s been in Congress – including the unflattering “Senator No.” But nobody can say the freshman senator has broken his campaign promise to shake up Washington upon arrival.

The Tea Party-backed candidate has so far made good on vows to be combative and uncompromising in his adherence to conservative principles.

The 42-year-old Cruz has already voted against Senate rule changes to modestly curb filibusters, aid for Superstorm Sandy victims and the Violence Against Women Act.

He also was one of only three "no" votes against Massachusetts Democratic Sen. John Kerry's nomination to be secretary of State. And he publicly skewered President Obama’s nominee for Defense secretary, former Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel.

All of that has helped Cruz earn such nicknames as “Cruz Missile,” “Senator No” and even “The GOP's Nasty Newcomer.”

He also was featured in the past few weeks by Politico and The New York Times.

Senior Texas Sen. John Cornyn and voters across the state have praised Cruz for his brashness and sticking to his principles.

"He's been a terrific partner," Cornyn said. "What he's finding is there's a lot of critics in Washington when you try to change the status quo."

At a stop last week at Lodge Lumber, in Houston, owner John Lodge said Cruz seems like the first elected official in a long while who is on his side.

I would contend that Senator Ted Cruz is following a path that was blazed by other Senators, such as Tom Coburn and Jim Inhofe, both from Oklahoma. Neither man has followed the genial path through the Senate, with Dr. Tom Coburn earning the nickname of "Dr. No". In a chamber filled with overblown egos on both sides of the political spectrum, maybe it's time we had more than a few men and women who went to Washington and represented their states and the people who elected them, instead of stroking their own ego because they managed to spend enough money to become a United States Senator.

If you want to read more about Senator Ted Cruz, from someone who is from Texas and knows his background, I suggest you visit Texas Fred. He is more than a little familiar with Ted Cruz and can tell you more about him, than can I.

[ilgipper]

Cruz is quickly becoming my favorite guy in Washington. He’s got the skills to buck the party. Since he is born Canada, he can’t be President, but he can be a force for major change in the Senate.

[unixfox]

I like Cruz so far, but let’s wait a while to see if he becomes just another scumbag politician in it for himself.

Seen it WAY too many times.

[MotorCityBuck]

I also am paying attention to the good Senator from Texas. I also find a resemblance , facially to Sen. Joe McCarthy. Just an observation.

[WilliamRobert]

I am very pleased so far with this vote. Cruz was my firrst pick, and a long shot to beat Do-hurst. Now that he is there I hope he stays three or four terms and sticks to his guns.

[ontap]

I continue to be prouder and prouder of my vote for Ted Cruz!!!

[ontap]

His parents are Americans so I believe he could be president!! i believe John McCain had the same situation!1

[Carriage Hill]

I’m with you. Time changes (most) everything. I hope he holds true to what he said he’d do.

[TRY ONE]

“His parents are Americans so I believe he could be president!! I believe John McCain had the same situation!”

Unlike Hussein whose Father was Kenyan and citizen of the British Crown —— Hence, Obummer could not have been President either, Right?

[rrrod]

Our kinda guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Uncle Sham]

"Our kinda guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Not mine. He another one of the cowards still unwilling to insist that Obama PROVE he is eligible. Until then, he's just another part of the problem. Talk is cheap.

[mosaicwolf]

"Since he is born Canada, he can’t be President,...."

It doesn't matter where the President was born anymore. Oh! I forgot, Cruz is a Republican. Sorry...I lost my head for a minute.

[COBOL2Java]

Thank you Texas, for sending this man to Washington! Now we have to pray he remains immune to the toxic fumes.

[xzins]

I approve of what Cruz has done except for protecting filibusters. I want to get rid of filibusters altogether.

There are a number of reasons, but in the long run it means that past legislative errors can be easily fixed by a new legislature.

IOW, ObamaCare could be ended with simple majorities in Senate and House and having the presidency.

Can one side do mischief if they have the 3 branches. Sure. But it can be undone. As it stands now, the Senate can block anything.

[napscoordinator]

The way to show leadership is to convince others of your beliefs. He has not done that because everything he voted against ended up passing. When he can sway the Republican party to his ideals then I will be impressed until then he is having a pretty easy time.

[Mach9]

As to the facial likeness to JRM, I now see it! Thanks for pointing it out. But his likeness otherwise is even more commendable.

[MotorCityBuck]

I hope your right. We sure could us someone whom truly Represents US!

[arthurus]

Mr. Cruz goes to Washington.

[TexasCajun]

Cruz was the TEA Party outsider fighting the Texas Republican Establishment.

Running against Lt. Governor "Dirty" David Dewhurst

It was the nastiest primary ever in Texas. Rick Perry endorsed his Lt. Governor.

[DaveA37]

Hidden in the middle of the article, the author stated,
“..........maybe it’s time we had more than a few men and women who went to Washington and represented their states and the people who elected them,”

Ya think?