Opinion | This is why everyone hates on Ted Cruz. By anthonyLfisher
That's in part because Cruz's narcissistic grandstanding often screws up his own party's plans. This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.The Republican Texas senator's well-documented self-aggrandizing histrionics aren't even popular among
. That's because they're typically more likely to enhance his own media stature than help pass conservative policies. Not to be outdone, former New York Republican Rep. Pete King said Boehner's sobriquet for Cruz could be perceived as an"Here's the thing you have to understand about Ted Cruz … I like Ted Cruz more than most of my other colleagues like Ted Cruz. And I hate Ted Cruz," former Minnesota Democratic Sen.
But instead of allowing the measure to pass by simple majority — which would let Republicans have a small political victory by not having any members vote in favor of the increase — So McConnell had to scramble to get at least 10 Republican senators to break ranks and reach the necessary vote threshold to end Cruz's stunt.
And he's not just slow-walking controversial or questionably-qualified political appointees — even career diplomatic posts and low-stakes ambassadorships are sitting vacant because of Cruz's refusal to abide by the Senate's traditional"unanimous consent" confirmations of routine nominees. Weakening national security to project"strength" toward Russia
Cruz insists he's taking a principled stand against a president showing"weakness" in the face of a foreign adversary.
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