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Ted Cruz To Appear On ‘Tonight Show with Jay Leno’
www.NewsTalkFlorida.com ^ | October 30, 2013 | News Talk Florida

Posted on 10/30/2013 2:25:53 PM PDT by SoConPubbie

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the political face of the recent government shutdown, will make his first late night TV appearance on Nov. 8 when he guests on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

Cruz’s appearance reflects the increasingly common trend of political figures, no matter how controversial, venturing into late night, often in hopes of softening their image or reaching audiences normally not tuned in to politics. Cruz is mentioned as a possible candidate in 2016, and his appearance would be in line with other past candidates who have appeared in late night in advance of a run. In 2010, Mitt Romney appeared on “Late Show with David Letterman” as he promoted his pre-campaign tome, “No Apology.”

In a press release, NBC said that Cruz will discuss the government shutdown, the debt ceiling, Washington gridlock and the state of the Republican party.



TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
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To: nascarnation

I loved watching Johnny Carson when I was a kid but then, we only had two stations and a 12” black & white tv. I have three adult children but I doubt they watch any late night talk shows at all.


21 posted on 10/30/2013 3:11:44 PM PDT by upsdriver ( Palin/West '16)
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas

Leno needs to invite Dershowitz on the same night with Cruz.

Everyone should hear in what high esteem Dershowitz holds Cruz - ( one of smartest students he’s had )


22 posted on 10/30/2013 3:14:25 PM PDT by A'elian' nation ("Political Correctness does not legislate tolerance; it only organizes hatred." Jacques Barzun)
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To: A'elian' nation

And Leno should have Cruz’s father on too.

Can you imagine the impact on the Mexifornians ?


23 posted on 10/30/2013 3:18:11 PM PDT by A'elian' nation ("Political Correctness does not legislate tolerance; it only organizes hatred." Jacques Barzun)
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To: SoConPubbie
Brave man.

Not Cruz, Leno.

24 posted on 10/30/2013 3:24:54 PM PDT by elkfersupper
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To: skinndogNN

I actually thought he looks a little bit like a Hispanic Ronald Reagan.


25 posted on 10/30/2013 3:28:09 PM PDT by erod (I'm a Chicagoan till Chicago ends...)
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To: bigbob

Leno will treat Cruz well. I think Leno is a closet Republican.


26 posted on 10/30/2013 3:35:04 PM PDT by flaglady47 (When the gov't fears the people, liberty; When the pemople fear the gov't, tyranny.)
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To: Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America
Cruz, be on your game. Leno has his assault prepared, with an 'Applause/No applause' sign RIGGED to embarrass Cruz. 'Stand your ground' will surely be brought up, and Leno's racist, all black band will get huffy and defensive. Cruz eligible to be president??? Leno will bash Cruz about this, too.

I doubt it. Leno is no Letterman. Jay has been very critical of Obama for the last couple years, and I think he tries to play it down the middle (though you are probably right about the band). Also Jay is always polite to his guests. As he says, his first job is to be a good HOST. Anyway, I think Cruz can take care of himself.

27 posted on 10/30/2013 3:48:55 PM PDT by Hugin
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To: skinndogNN

Most that go to these tapings are tourist.


28 posted on 10/30/2013 3:50:18 PM PDT by Fledermaus (Primary and beat the RINO's.)
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To: upsdriver

Under 30s watch Jay Leno?

Jay beats every other late night show in all age groups. Which makes people wonder why NBC is dumping him (again). One theory is he’s been too critical of Obama.


29 posted on 10/30/2013 3:52:51 PM PDT by Hugin
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To: nascarnation
My late 20something kids do, but they make decent money (>100K), perhaps outliers LOL. Sheesh, I'm in my 40s and don't watch any of the late night shows. My dad... in his 70s... likes Leno, but he is so unfunny. Not a bad idea by Cruz though. Those kinds of shows, while doing political humor, don't really do politics per se. I wouldn't expect Leno to engage in any 'gotcha' journalism. Ted should be able to articulate conservative principles without much interruption. Let's hope he does.
30 posted on 10/30/2013 3:57:59 PM PDT by PA_con_forever
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To: Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America

I thought it was Fallon who had the racist all-black band?


31 posted on 10/30/2013 4:01:24 PM PDT by Viennacon
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To: Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America

I can make out one man in that crowd. What is it with women these days?


32 posted on 10/30/2013 4:02:13 PM PDT by Viennacon
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To: PA_con_forever

I retired from an automotive supplier.
We worked with Jay on some technical issues with his collection of hot rods.
The guys we sent out there said Leno was a real decent guy and they enjoyed the experience.


33 posted on 10/30/2013 4:02:37 PM PDT by nascarnation (Frequently wrong but rarely in doubt....)
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To: Hugin

I keep hearing that they’re dumping him. When does his contract expire?


34 posted on 10/30/2013 4:04:05 PM PDT by Viennacon
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To: Viennacon

I think in the middle of next year.


35 posted on 10/30/2013 4:05:31 PM PDT by Hugin
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To: flaglady47

I think Leno will be very impressed of Cruz =)


36 posted on 10/30/2013 4:06:53 PM PDT by Patriot Babe
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To: SoConPubbie

Only late night host I ever watch at all anymore is Craig Ferguson. He’s the most intelligent, creative and by far the funniest of the lot of ‘em. I will, however, watch Leno on 11/8. This will be REAL MUST-SEE TV.


37 posted on 10/30/2013 4:07:15 PM PDT by LaybackLenny (Sarah Palin - Last Man Standing (Ironic, ain't it?))
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To: Patriot Babe

Agreed! This should be interesting. The Lion tamer walking into the den of the lions. Cruz rocks,and he is smart enough to get his message to all the people. Republicans must be squirming. That in itself will be worth staying up to watch as I carve my Halloween Pumpkin. LOL. Happy Halloween!!


38 posted on 10/30/2013 4:08:07 PM PDT by MotorCityBuck ( Keep the change, you filthy animal! ,)
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To: SoConPubbie

I hope he is prepared for the ambush


39 posted on 10/30/2013 4:13:21 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America

Racists all black band? Where did that come from? Even Fallon’s band has at least one white guy in it.


40 posted on 10/30/2013 4:19:02 PM PDT by frickin_frackin
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