Trade Promotion Authority became a major topic in the Fall of 2015 and conservatives across the country reacted in disgust at the notion that we would grant Barack Obama exclusive powers over the trade agreement process. One of the people who was opposing conservatives on the issue was Ted Cruz, writing an Op-Ed alongside future house speaker Paul Ryan in support of the agreement. After seeing the outcry among grassroots conservatives across the country, however, Cruz quickly reversed his position, siding with conservatives against the President’s power. This flip flop is probably the most blatant on the list both in its clarity and appearance of political calculation, and it should cause all conservatives to question Cruz’s view of executive power.
“Trade Promotion Authority became a major topic in the Fall of 2015 -
This flip flop is probably the most blatant on the list both in its clarity and appearance of political calculation - “
I am a believer in Free Trade, even if it means Obama gets one right.
No Could it be that Ted Cruz changed his mind when the resolution to fund the Export-Import bank was bundled into this legislation?
The Fed. G’ment should not be subsidizing Boeing or GE through the Ex-Im Bank, Just like they should not subsidize mega Arbitrariness with Ethanol subsidies.
Things that make ya go, hmmmmmm...
Great post, I have always seen teddy the cruzer as just another slick lawyer,this time in jeans.