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NYT Freak Out: Ermagersh! Ted Cruz Has Gay Friends—and Supporters!!!This doesn't fit the narrative
The PJ Tatler ^ | April 23, 2015 | Paula Bolyard

Posted on 04/24/2015 1:41:02 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

It seems the New York Times has gotten itself all worked up because Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz attended an event in his honor at the Manhattan apartment of — gasp! — “two prominent gay hoteliers.” (Apparently one cannot simply be a ‘hotelier’ these days — a sexual identifier is required.)

It’s obvious that Times reporter Maggie Haberman thought she had found the smoking gun that would tarnish Cruz’s conservative credentials forever when she reported that he’s not a hateful bigot or something. ”Mr. Cruz said he would not love his daughters any differently if one of them was gay,” she wrote, adding that “He did not mention his opposition to same-sex marriage, saying only that marriage is an issue that should be left to the states.”

CNN gave that statement the pretzel treatment and interpreted it to mean, ”His remarks seemed to signal a softening of his beliefs on same-sex marriage.” A spokeswoman for Cruz said in a statement later that the senator had “stated directly and unambiguously what everyone in the room already knew, that he opposes same-sex marriage and supports traditional marriage.”

“[T]he juxtaposition of Mr. Cruz being the guest of honor at a home owned by two of the most visible gay businessmen in New York City was striking,” a seemingly shaken Haberman wrote.

If you’re a left-leaning reporter who believes that the only reason half of Americans oppose same sex marriage is because they’re hateful bigots who are acting out of raw animus, events and statements like this cause you all kinds of cognitive dissonance and consternation. All good leftist reporters believe in the deepest recesses of their hearts that mean-spirited Republicans who disagree with the push for same sex marriage never, ever associate with gay people — unless they’re snooping around in their bedrooms.

But Haberman persisted, asking Ian Reisner, one of the hosts of the event, about the possible “dissonance” between his gay activism and being at an event for Cruz. “Reisner said that while he does not agree with Cruz on social issues, the two men do agree on national security and Israel. “Ted Cruz was on point on every issue that has to do with national security,” he said.

Though this may be difficult for some reporters to grasp, there are a lot of people for whom gay marriage is not the Great Litmus Test of the Ages (especially considering that it’s likely a done deal but for Justice Kennedy signing on the dotted line in June).

This may come as a surprise to reporters at the Times, but Senator Cruz — like most Republicans — has gay friends (and supporters) and he’s willing to engaging in dialogue with people with whom he disagrees. And guess what? This is not newsworthy.

Mati Weiderpass, one of the event’s hosts, expressed a similar sentiment on his Facebook page after apparently receiving some backlash:

Mati Weiderpass added 5 new photos.
New York University

Fireside chat with Senator Ted Cruz, his wife Heidi, and Kalman Sporn, along with Chef Anton Washington from KTCHN Restaurant, Kendall, Tyrone, Mark, and Yvette. It seems my informal dinner with the Senator has created a back lash. So there is no misunderstanding, I support gay marriage 100%. I have been a major supporter of gay causes and gay charities for two decades. People on both sides of the aisle need to be able to communicate with one another even when they ideologically disagree. As a Captain in the Army I worked tirelessly for the repeal of "Don't ask, Don't Tell". While serving on the Board of Directors for the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network I needed to reach across the aisle to make that happen. The fact that Senator Cruz accepted the invitation to my home was a step in the right direction towards him having a better understanding of who I am and what I believe in. We spent most of the time talking about national security issues and in particular the challenges from ISIS, Iran, and defense of Israel -- these are issues for which we did find common ground. However, I did not shy away from the opportunity to ask the Senator about social issues, in particular marriage equality, and made it clear that I completely disagree with him on that issue.


TOPICS: New York; Campaign News; Issues; Parties
KEYWORDS: israel; military; newyork; tedcruz
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1 posted on 04/24/2015 1:41:03 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

But — but — Republicans are evil! Especially Conservative Republicans! Didn’t anyone tell the saintly gay hoteliers that? The horror!!! /sarc (... if I have to say that!)

(On a very aside note, I mentioned on a Facebook page tonight that I thought it was misguided to rename the SF “rainbow” tunnel after Robin Williams, in that it served to make suicide seem a little more acceptable. I got SO much backlash ... but my favorite slam was: “You must be a Republican!” Laughed and laughed at that one!)


2 posted on 04/24/2015 1:52:12 AM PDT by Hetty_Fauxvert (FUBO, and the useful idiots you rode in on!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
What is a gay hotelier? a hotelier that is always happy? :) I think Ted should do whatever feels he has to to get the four or five percent extra he needs from Hispanics, gays, feminazis, etc.
We know what he will do in office. Let him make vague gestures that will get him another five percent.
Obama had no problem lying about gay marriage before he was elected. Why do we always have to be such boy scouts!?
3 posted on 04/24/2015 1:59:57 AM PDT by dp0622 (Franky Five Angels: "Look, let's get 'em all -- let's get 'em all now, while we got the muscle.")
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To: dp0622
Why do we always have to be such boy scouts!?
It’s who we are.

4 posted on 04/24/2015 2:08:52 AM PDT by conservatism_IS_compassion ('Liberalism' is a conspiracy against the public by wire-service journalism.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

And this is suppose to somehow make a difference? We have to deal with them every day...known and unknown.


5 posted on 04/24/2015 2:17:40 AM PDT by caww
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To: conservatism_IS_compassion

It’s good that we choose honor. But let’s give Ted some wiggle room to win the election. You can keep your honor and still make gestures that will get you a little extra needed support.
Ted has hinted that he is open to a path to legal, but not citizen status. He’s not saying its written in stone. He’s open to it. Good strategy.


6 posted on 04/24/2015 2:20:39 AM PDT by dp0622 (Franky Five Angels: "Look, let's get 'em all -- let's get 'em all now, while we got the muscle.")
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To: dp0622; Hetty_Fauxvert; conservatism_IS_compassion; caww

He’s not lying or wiggling. If he wins the White House he’ll be the president of everybody. Believe it or not, there are “gay” people in Texas, the state he currently represents. President Reagan knew all kinds of “gay” people, since he was governor of California, worked in Hollywood for decades and was a union president there.


7 posted on 04/24/2015 2:52:22 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (You can help: https://donate.tedcruz.org/c/FBTX0095/)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

It must be shocking to the Left to learn that Conservatives don’t hate or fear gay people


8 posted on 04/24/2015 3:22:48 AM PDT by 4rcane
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To: 4rcane

Coming out of Hollywood, I’m sure Reagan had many gay friends.


9 posted on 04/24/2015 4:16:05 AM PDT by Russ (Repeal the '17th amendment.)
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To: iowacornman

What say you?


10 posted on 04/24/2015 5:13:11 AM PDT by Balding_Eagle (The Gruber Revelations are proof that God is still smiling on America.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“If Ted Cruz does something, it’s always horrible.” — New York Times


11 posted on 04/24/2015 5:14:35 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Jeb Bush makes John McCain look like Barry Goldwater.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

This is about as shocking to them as a black who won’t be Democrat - rare and scandalous, close to treason.


12 posted on 04/24/2015 5:17:54 AM PDT by tbw2
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
I have a friend who's a social liberal but extremely fiscally conservative. People like her do exist and they consider their fiscally conservative views to be more important than their socially liberal ones.
13 posted on 04/24/2015 5:19:38 AM PDT by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: Russ

Ron and Nancy were very close to Rock Hudson, among others.


14 posted on 04/24/2015 5:20:43 AM PDT by LRoggy (Peter's Son's Business)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

It wil be fun watching the media try to pin Cruz

They’re so used to pols who say they’re conservative but who are liberal at a low price The media has never seen conservative. They don’t know it. Not the pols not the voters

Popcorn


15 posted on 04/24/2015 5:22:37 AM PDT by stanne
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To: dp0622
Let him make vague gestures that will get him another five percent.

Cruz didn't make any vague gestures, and was entirely consistent with his view of the politics of so-called "same-sex marriage". He believes that, politically, the question belongs to the states, as the subject is never mentioned in the US Constitution. His personal disbelief in "same-sex marriage" is immaterial to his political views on it.

I'm glad he is showing he has the ability to be friendly with those that may oppose some of his beliefs, while maintaining consistency with those core values.

Have a great day, FRiend!

16 posted on 04/24/2015 5:37:26 AM PDT by MortMan (All those in favor of gun control raise both hands!)
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To: liberalh8ter

extremely fiscally conservative


I of the opinion fiscal conservatism will lead to social conservatism...........................


17 posted on 04/24/2015 5:42:25 AM PDT by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: MortMan
Honor means a lot to the people on this board. A lot of ex military. That is great. And why I like it so much. I'm a weasel lol. If Ted said he was thinking about allowing a path to citizenship to get the election, I would know what he was up to and smile. But you're right. That's no way to win an election.
Let the other side do that, like they did with gay marriage flip flop.
18 posted on 04/24/2015 5:45:06 AM PDT by dp0622 (Franky Five Angels: "Look, let's get 'em all -- let's get 'em all now, while we got the muscle.")
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To: dp0622

The Cruz fans blasted Walker for a wedding reception, but; this is so much different. Amazing.


19 posted on 04/24/2015 5:46:50 AM PDT by Lumper20 ( clown in Chief has own Gov employees Gestapo)
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To: PeterPrinciple
I agree with you. I see her views evolving as she is very open to discussion and willing to look at both sides. She has admitted on many occasions that she often finds herself “rethinking” her positions. I only wish more social liberals had the same flexibility of mind.
20 posted on 04/24/2015 5:50:17 AM PDT by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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