Ted doesn’t speak with a lisp. He does have a high nasal tonality that is sometimes hard to listen to.
RULE 5: “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.” There is no defense. It’s irrational. It’s infuriating. It also works as a key pressure point to force the enemy into concessions.
Cruz channels Mr. Haney, as seen in this clip—starting about 1 minute in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYLeHZuOuOQ