Ted Cruz, hated by Senate Republicans, is winning

Examiner ^ | February 17, 2014 | Mark Whittington

[SoConPubbie]

The current media narrative about Sen. Ted Cruz in the wake of the debt ceiling vote was captured neatly by a February 16, 2014 story in The Blaze in which ABC News’ Jonathon Karl was quoted as saying that Cruz is so hated by his fellow Republican senators that he will need a food taster at GOP Senate lunches.

That might be a slight exaggeration, but it is clear that the establishment wing of the GOP regards Cruz as a problem. And, if David Harsanyi, writing in The Federalist, is correct, some of Cruz’s fellow senators are right to hate him, as well as fear him. He is a threat to their power.

What Cruz did was to deny the Senate the opportunity to raise the debt ceiling by unanimous consent, a common ploy when it wants to pass something controversial without actually voting for it. Then he forced certain Republicans to vote for the debt ceiling bill by threatening a filibuster, thus creating a 60 vote margin.

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That in turn has made certain Republican senators vulnerable to more conservative, tea party supported candidates who are challenging them in the primaries. Cruz would likely not lose much sleep if senators like Mitch McConnell were to lose and be replaced by more conservative candidate, much like Cruz beat the establishment pick Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in his own senate race. If a Republican Senate is elected in November, 2014, it would be all to the good, from Cruz’s perspective, if it were also a little bit more right of center. Then Cruz can start to help make President Obama’s last two years in office a torment and, possibly, prepare the way to replace him in 2016.

[SoConPubbie]

	"If we must have an enemy at the head of Government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible, who will not involve our party in the disgrace of his foolish and bad measures." - Alexander Hamilton "We don't intend to turn the Republican Party over to the traitors in the battle just ended. We will have no more of those candidates who are pledged to the same goals as our opposition and who seek our support. Turning the Party over to the so-called moderates wouldn’t make any sense at all." -- President Ronald Reagan "A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice." - Thomas Paine 1792 "It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." - Samuel Adams "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams

[Cringing Negativism Network]

Cruz bump.

[no-to-illegals]

We are warming up the tar, Ted. Have plenty of feathers and rails.

[Uncle Miltie]

I’m with CRUZ!

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[SoConPubbie]

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[DManA]

The more they hate him the more I love him.

[Blue Turtle]

GO Cruz! I ONLY support strong (fight-back) Conservatives for ANY candidacy. I no longer support Beltway Republicans. Cowards who will not throw down in any fight.

[Democrat_media]

I hope Cruz runs for and wins the Presidency in 2016. Cruz/Palin in 2016

we need help fast in stopping the growth of government and in stopping the massive invasion of illegal mexicans and Muslim immigrants overrunning the USA

give me liberty or give me death!

We in Louisiana are ready for the coming fight. fight for what you believe in even if you must die. what i believe in is freedom . those 2 principles are what this country was founded on. We will be faced with the question : can I go on? how bad do i want this , to be free? is it easier to give in and live on your knees kowtowing to some liberal government bureaucrat? I'd rather die on my feet than surrendering to these sick democrats and their media

[Democrat_media]

I hope Cruz runs for and wins the Presidency in 2016. Cruz/Palin in 2016

we need help fast in stopping the growth of government and in stopping the massive invasion of illegal mexicans and Muslim immigrants overrunning the USA

and what are we doing ? sitting on the couch instead of taking to the streets protesting this big eared socialist Obama , his Obamacare and his media that are enslaving us.

give me liberty or give me death!

We in Louisiana are ready for the coming fight. fight for what you believe in even if you must die. what i believe in is freedom . those 2 principles are what this country was founded on. We will be faced with the question : can I go on? how bad do i want this , to be free? is it easier to give in and live on your knees kowtowing to some liberal government bureaucrat? I'd rather die on my feet than surrendering to these sick democrats and their media

[ontap]

Republican leadership!!!! Be afraid...be very afraid!!!

[PJ-Comix]

WINNING!!!

[pollywog]

me too~~~~~

[SoFloFreeper]

We would be wise to compare Mr. Cruz, I think, to his Senate counterpart.

Remember Paul Wellstone of Minnesota? He was a true believer liberal who excited the base....just as Cruz is a true believer conservative.

I do not RECALL the Democrat bosses hating Wellstone.

[LS]

Yes, there was a piece by some Beltway journalist (forget his name, most of them are the same) “warning” Republicans about the “damage” that Cruz was going to do. As Rush says, “they will always tell you who they fear,” and they clearly fear Cruz.

[kenmcg]

Ted Cruz, hated by Senate Republicans, is winning.

The GOP despised Reagan while he was going for the nomination too!

[VRWC For Truth]

A backbone and cajones.

[Buckeye McFrog]

but it is clear that the establishment wing of the GOP regards Cruz as a problem.

Note to Senator Cruz. Do all of your own hiring of aides and staffers. Take referrals ONLY from trusted CONSERVATIVE sources outside the Beltway. Do NOT take referrals from other Senators or their staffs. The GOPe will be working Triple Overtime to set you up with a scandal.

[Theodore R.]

As a LA voter, do you think Dr. Cassidy has the fire in the belly to pursue Landrieu?

[grania]

The only question I'll ask a Republican who's in DC already is "did you stand by Ted Cruz?" The only question I'd ask a Republican running for office is "Do you stand by Ted Cruz?"

If we can win the Republican Party, we can win the nomination. If we win the nomination, we win the presidency with Cruz/RandPaul. It brings in a more libertarian constitutional element to replace the backstabbers.

[peeps36]

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