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He'd better hope he doesn't need help from the RNC, they're gonna be busy organizing Donald's legal defense this year.
Ted Cruz - Rafael Edward "Felito" "Ted" Cruz - Flyin', Lyin' TX Tea Turd
And his point is, exactly, what?
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“No matter how much you dislike me, support me or you’ll wind up with one of them.”
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https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/3 ... medium=web
The Texas senator was busted by a fellow traveler when jetting off to Cancun, Mexico, in February 2021, while a disastrous winter storm slammed into his home state. The criticism, from Democrats and Republicans alike, was so brutal that Cruz immediately returned home, apologizing and admitting it was a "mistake." That didn't stop him from seemingly blaming it on his young daughters, telling KTRK in an interview that fleeing the state was their idea and he was "trying to be a dad."
Cruz’s amendment covers a range of of political VIPs:
COVERED PERSON.—The term ‘covered person’ means a Federal judge, a Member of Congress, or a Cabinet Member who, as determined by an applicable Federal protective agency, currently is or previously has been the subject of a threat, as determined by such applicable Federal protective agency.
Cruz’s bill would require the Transportation Security Administration to “arrange for the provision of a security escort at a commercial service airport for a covered person,” as well as their family and staff members.
An escort would probably be helpful for someone like Cruz who, besides his embarrassing jaunt to Mexico, was photographed breaking FAA regulations during the pandemic and then filmed throwing a tantrum after missing a connecting flight in 2022. In none of those cases did his “security” or “safety” seem to be in jeopardy—but we can’t say the same for his dignity.
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Naughty, naughty. I'm sure the FEC will jump right on this one!
Full complaint: https://campaignlegal.org/sites/default ... nal%29.pdfJudd Legum @JuddLegum wrote: BREAKING: @CampaignLegal has filed a complaint against @tedcruz alleging his scheme to produce a podcast for @iHeartRadio and funnel the money to a Super PAC supporting his campaign violates federal law
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Sawyer Hackett @SawyerHackett wrote: While Ted Cruz’s PAC was being paid $630,000 from iHeartMedia to podcast—he was using his role as the top Republican on the committee regulating communications to protect AM radio in cars.
iHeartMedia owns at least 250 AM radio stations.
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sTaTe RiGhTz though!
Biden-Harris HQ @BidenHQ wrote: Ted Cruz: There is a place on the federal level for banning abortion. I have voted in favor of banning abortion
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A (purportedly) deep dive into Cruz's malfeasance. Which I will read as soon as the better half arrives home with their dailybeast subscription.
Citizens for Ethics @CREWcrew wrote: Let's look at the facts:
- iHeartMedia lobbyists gave thousands of dollars to support Ted Cruz (over $600k)
- Cruz was "volunteering" his time for iHeartMedia
- Money from iHeartMedia was flooding directly into his super PAC
Naturally, we have questions:
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Sawyer Hackett @SawyerHackett wrote: While Ted Cruz kisses Trump’s feet on his grifty podcast, a jury will hear evidence that Trump planted stories about Cruz’s family.Lose Cruz @LoseCruzPAC wrote: The prosecutor in Trump’s case says they’ll prove that Trump planted two National Enquirer pieces against Ted Cruz—one alleging Cruz had multiple affairs, another linking his father to JFK’s assassination.
Ted Cruz endorsed this man…twice.
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Sawyer...you misspelled scrotum....raison de arizona wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:56 pmSawyer Hackett @SawyerHackett wrote: While Ted Cruz kisses Trump’s feet on his grifty podcast, a jury will hear evidence that Trump planted stories about Cruz’s family.Lose Cruz @LoseCruzPAC wrote: The prosecutor in Trump’s case says they’ll prove that Trump planted two National Enquirer pieces against Ted Cruz—one alleging Cruz had multiple affairs, another linking his father to JFK’s assassination.
Ted Cruz endorsed this man…twice.
"He sewed his eyes shut because he is afraid to see, He tries to tell me what I put inside of me
He's got the answers to ease my curiosity, He dreamed a god up and called it Christianity"
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He's got the answers to ease my curiosity, He dreamed a god up and called it Christianity"
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Naughty.
Sawyer Hackett @SawyerHackett wrote: We just got cost estimates on Ted Cruz’s “private security for lawmakers’ Cancún trips” amendment:
TSA security escort: $11M-55M/year
Fed marshals escort: $112M-527M/yearSawyer Hackett @SawyerHackett wrote: Big underreported story. Ted Cruz wrote an amendment to give lawmakers a police escort through public airports—three years after he was caught fleeing to Cancún.
He stuffed it into a must-pass FAA bill that HIS committee (he’s the top Republican) oversees.
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Oops, caught again.
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Oh STFU.
Lose Cruz @LoseCruzPAC wrote: Actual quote from Ted Cruz yesterday: “I don’t know that there’s been a more shameful day in the U.S. Senate than today.”
He hid in a supply closet while rioters ransacked the Senate floor on January 6th.
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Unlike the FEC, the IRS has teeth.
Sawyer Hackett @SawyerHackett wrote: Woah. A former DOJ tax prosecutor says Ted Cruz is likely liable for the $630,000 his super PAC received as part of his podcast deal with iHeartMedia.
"You can’t tell the government it’s not my money if you’re the one who earned it.”
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Just spotted flashing in the corner on CNN, he's going to be on tonight at 9PM Eastern.
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Dang - now he will have to cancel his Cancun flights until he has payed off his IRS debts - he could be considered a flight risk
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The thread: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1803 ... 18132.htmlAndrew—Author of America Rises On Substack @AmoneyResists wrote: This entire thread was removed/censored by the guy who bought this platform because “he supports freedom of speech.” Why is @elonmusk shilling for @tedcruz? Did anyone screenshot these before they were taken down? Let’s make them go viral EVERYWHERE
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Yeahbut doesn't this all fall within the purview of the FEC? Which will do nothing.
Lose Cruz @LoseCruzPAC wrote: NEW: Ted Cruz’s super PAC just reported a $156,185 payment from iHeartMedia in revenue from his podcast—bringing the total to $370,938 for the year.
This arrangement is blatantly illegal. Ted is funneling podcast $ to his super PAC.
“Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” —John Adams
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The Tedster is more disliked than Turnip?
Hic sunt dracones
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Philly Boondoggle
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I'd like to buy that young lady a beer.
May the bridges I burn light my way.
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