About Ted Cruz – Using Trans-Pacific Trade Deal Example…

The Conservative Treehouse ^ | 2/22/2016 | Sundance

[Cold Heat]

I am not throwing Cruz under the bus. I have two options of who this man Cruz literally is. 1. He is not ready for prime time; or 2. He is a very calculating, cunning deceptive lawyer. I do not think either man is presidential.

Do you read and comprehend what you write?

[fortheDeclaration]

The Texas firebrand and Republican 2016 presidential hopeful had been a vocal supporter of trade legislation, even co-authoring a Wall Street Journal op-ed in April saying that the fast-track bill, known as Trade Promotion Authority, is a “fair deal” for the American worker. In May, he voted to advance the TPA bill, which also included a worker aid package favored by Democrats.

But just hours before a decisive Tuesday vote, Cruz [changed] his tune. . . . Cruz, who has long aligned himself with the tea party wing of the party, has taken some flak from the right for backing the trade bill initially — so voting “no” now could insulate himself from some of that criticism. Yet it could further alienate himself from big business and deep-pocketed donors who are staunch proponents of expanded markets.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2015/06/24/cruz-pulls-another-boneheaded-move/

[fortheDeclaration]

The Texas firebrand and Republican 2016 presidential hopeful had been a vocal supporter of trade legislation, even co-authoring a Wall Street Journal op-ed in April saying that the fast-track bill, known as Trade Promotion Authority, is a “fair deal” for the American worker. In May, he voted to advance the TPA bill, which also included a worker aid package favored by Democrats.

But just hours before a decisive Tuesday vote, Cruz [changed] his tune. . . . Cruz, who has long aligned himself with the tea party wing of the party, has taken some flak from the right for backing the trade bill initially — so voting “no” now could insulate himself from some of that criticism. Yet it could further alienate himself from big business and deep-pocketed donors who are staunch proponents of expanded markets.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2015/06/24/cruz-pulls-another-boneheaded-move/

[fortheDeclaration]

The Texas firebrand and Republican 2016 presidential hopeful had been a vocal supporter of trade legislation, even co-authoring a Wall Street Journal op-ed in April saying that the fast-track bill, known as Trade Promotion Authority, is a “fair deal” for the American worker. In May, he voted to advance the TPA bill, which also included a worker aid package favored by Democrats.

But just hours before a decisive Tuesday vote, Cruz [changed] his tune. . . . Cruz, who has long aligned himself with the tea party wing of the party, has taken some flak from the right for backing the trade bill initially — so voting “no” now could insulate himself from some of that criticism. Yet it could further alienate himself from big business and deep-pocketed donors who are staunch proponents of expanded markets.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2015/06/24/cruz-pulls-another-boneheaded-move/

[fortheDeclaration]

The Texas firebrand and Republican 2016 presidential hopeful had been a vocal supporter of trade legislation, even co-authoring a Wall Street Journal op-ed in April saying that the fast-track bill, known as Trade Promotion Authority, is a “fair deal” for the American worker. In May, he voted to advance the TPA bill, which also included a worker aid package favored by Democrats.

But just hours before a decisive Tuesday vote, Cruz [changed] his tune. . . . Cruz, who has long aligned himself with the tea party wing of the party, has taken some flak from the right for backing the trade bill initially — so voting “no” now could insulate himself from some of that criticism. Yet it could further alienate himself from big business and deep-pocketed donors who are staunch proponents of expanded markets.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2015/06/24/cruz-pulls-another-boneheaded-move/

[fortheDeclaration]

You are a fool and a liar!

Cruz voted to advance the TPP the first time and then backed out of it the second time.

Your idiotic spamming isn't going to change that fact

[Yosemitest]

You should look up the definition of a fool.

That definition doesn't apply to me.

HOW did TED CRUZ VOTE ! ? !
Click on it !
Look at the "Grouped By Vote Position", and then look at the "NAYs ---38".
And the Ninth Name down that group IS ?
Come on !
What's that NAME ?

WHY did TED CRUZ SAY he would VOTE 'NAY' ! ? !

Exclusive - - Ted Cruz: Obamatrade Enmeshed in Corrupt, Backroom Dealings

... Why does Republican Leadership always give in to the Democrats?
Why does Leadership always disregard the promises made to the conservative grassroots?

Enough is enough. I cannot vote for TPA unless McConnell and Boehner both commit publicly to allow the Ex-Im Bank to expire - - and stay expired.
And, Congress must also pass the Cruz-Sessions amendments to TPA to ensure that no trade agreement can try to back-door changes to our immigration laws.
Otherwise, I will have no choice but to vote NO .

There's too much corporate welfare, too much cronyism and corrupt dealmaking, by the Washington cartel.
For too long, career politicians in both parties have supported government of the lobbyist, by the lobbyist, and for the lobbyist - - at the expense of the taxpayers.
It's a time for truth.
And a time to honor our commitments to the voters.

FOLLOW THE LINKS !

It's always best to get the information from the ORIGINAL SOURCE.

Trump and Rubio supporters are RARELY HONEST.

[fortheDeclaration]

The Texas firebrand and Republican 2016 presidential hopeful had been a vocal supporter of trade legislation, even co-authoring a Wall Street Journal op-ed in April saying that the fast-track bill, known as Trade Promotion Authority, is a “fair deal” for the American worker. In May, he voted to advance the TPA bill, which also included a worker aid package favored by Democrats.

But just hours before a decisive Tuesday vote, Cruz [changed] his tune. . . . Cruz, who has long aligned himself with the tea party wing of the party, has taken some flak from the right for backing the trade bill initially — so voting “no” now could insulate himself from some of that criticism. Yet it could further alienate himself from big business and deep-pocketed donors who are staunch proponents of expanded markets.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2015/06/24/cruz-pulls-another-boneheaded-move/

[Yosemitest]

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LEARN HOW TO PREVIEW YOUR COMMENTS>
You should KNOW HOW to remove or correct all those coding errors !

[fortheDeclaration]

The important part of the article was very readable!

Cruz voted for the Fast Track the first time!

[fortheDeclaration]

In May, he voted to advance the TPA bill, which also included a worker aid package favored by Democrats.

Clear enough?

[Yosemitest]

I told you:

The fast track authority for brokering trade agreements is
the authority of the President of the United States to negotiate international agreements
that Congress can approve or deny
but cannot amend or filibuster.
Renamed the trade promotion authority (TPA) in 2002,
fast track negotiating authority is an impermanent power granted by Congress to the President.
Fast track authority remained in effect from 1975 to 1994, pursuant to the Trade Act of 1974, and from 2002 to 2007 by the Trade Act of 2002.
Although it technically expired in July of 2007, it remained in effect for agreements that were already under negotiation until their passage in 2011.
The following year, the Obama administration sought renewal of TPA authority, and in June of 2015, it passed Congress and was signed into law by the President.
The approval of this TPA legislation conferred on the Obama administration
"enhanced power to negotiate major trade agreements with Asia and Europe."



Now let's really take a close look at HOW the Trans-Pacific Partnership was passed. (It took me a long time to track it down.)
Under The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 is a small block index you'll find 2 Legislation.
There you'll find Legislation timelines and under that heading you'll read
• June 24, 2015: The Senate voted in favor of stand-alone TPA legislation ATTACHED TO HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act by a vote of 60-38.^[41]


Now look at HOW TED CRUZ VOTED on THAT VOTE.
Cruz (R-TX), Nay

[Yosemitest]

Here it is, with a LINKED VIDEO, and LINKED SOURCE.

Ted Cruz Is Right -- Mitch McConnell Lied
JULY 25, 2015

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) offered an amendment to the highway bill yesterday that reauthorizes the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im), a corporate welfare program that forces American taxpayers to secure loan guarantees for foreign companies.

Thankfully, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke out against this betrayal on the Senate floor yesterday in a speech that every conservative must watch.



Sen. Ted Cruz Destroys Mitch McConnell- July 24, 2015 ( 19:43 )
Published on Jul 25, 2015
Sen. Ted Cruz Destroys Mitch McConnell in epic floor speech.


Senator Cruz said that Senator McConnell lied to him when he denied having cut a secret deal with the Democrats to reauthorize Ex-Im.

Senator Cruz is right.
McConnell lied to him and to all Americans.

Senator McConnell clearly does not share conservative or even Republican values.
Since he became the Majority Leader, he has passed bill after bill that were favored by more Democrats than Republicans.

He says he has gotten the Senate working again, but he's put it to work for the Democrats and lobbyists.

His strategy has not only failed to secure any conservative policy victories,
it's also driven his party's favorability ratings into the ground.
A new Pew Research survey shows that only 32% of Americans have a favorable view of the Republican Party,
a nine-point drop since January.

These numbers are sinking largely because Republican voters disapprove of their party's leaders.
In fact, another Pew survey done back in May showed that 75% of Republicans believe their party's leaders should be doing more to challenge President Obama.

Senator Mitch McConnell's obsession with passing liberal bills is giving all Republicans a bad name.

NEXT STEPS

Senator McConnell offered the Ex-Im amendment, blocked other amendments by filling the "amendment tree""- -
a procedural tactic he criticized Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) for using
- - and then filed cloture on the bill to end debate.
The debate will stretch out into this coming week and it will be important that conservatives engage in it by making targeted calls to key senators.

Senators Cruz and Mike Lee (R-UT) have some procedural tricks of their own
and we need to make sure the other Republicans stand with them
to get votes on issues that are important to conservatives
and to do everything we can to defeat the highway bill.

Please do not get discouraged.

Many Americans are beginning to see that the problem in Washington is not just one party,
but a Washington cartel made up of the leaders in both parties, the media, and lobbyists
who abuse taxpayers for their own interests.

This is an essential first step to electing true conservatives like Senators Cruz and Lee
who will stand up to the liberals in both parties.

Thank you for standing strong for freedom.
We'll keep fighting!

Sincerely,


Ken Cuccinelli II
President
Senate Conservatives Action

[fortheDeclaration]

The Texas firebrand and Republican 2016 presidential hopeful had been a vocal supporter of trade legislation, even co-authoring a Wall Street Journal op-ed in April saying that the fast-track bill, known as Trade Promotion Authority, is a “fair deal” for the American worker. In May, he voted to advance the TPA bill, which also included a worker aid package favored by Democrats.

But just hours before a decisive Tuesday vote, Cruz [changed] his tune. . . . Cruz, who has long aligned himself with the tea party wing of the party, has taken some flak from the right for backing the trade bill initially — so voting “no” now could insulate himself from some of that criticism. Yet it could further alienate himself from big business and deep-pocketed donors who are staunch proponents of expanded markets.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2015/06/24/cruz-pulls-another-boneheaded-move/

[fortheDeclaration]

The Texas firebrand and Republican 2016 presidential hopeful had been a vocal supporter of trade legislation, even co-authoring a Wall Street Journal op-ed in April saying that the fast-track bill, known as Trade Promotion Authority, is a “fair deal” for the American worker. In May, he voted to advance the TPA bill, which also included a worker aid package favored by Democrats.

But just hours before a decisive Tuesday vote, Cruz [changed] his tune. . . . Cruz, who has long aligned himself with the tea party wing of the party, has taken some flak from the right for backing the trade bill initially — so voting “no” now could insulate himself from some of that criticism. Yet it could further alienate himself from big business and deep-pocketed donors who are staunch proponents of expanded markets.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2015/06/24/cruz-pulls-another-boneheaded-move/

[fortheDeclaration]

In April of 2015 Senator Ted Cruz and House Ways and Means Chairman, Representative Paul Ryan, supported TPA being added to HR2146. Their support was most notable when they posted the following Op-Ed which appeared in the Wall Street Journal on April 22nd:

http://paulryan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398270

http://theconservativetreehouse.com/2015/11/11/senator-ted-cruz-did-support-tpa/

[fortheDeclaration]

This is from a couple of weeks ago at a Town Hall on May 30th. Ted Cruz was asked about the fast track trade bill, that he says is actually called TPA, and he explains why he supported it. In short, he said he supported it because he supports free trade. But he doesn’t mention the immigration portion that we are just learning about.

Read more: http://therightscoop.com/ted-cruz-explains-why-he-supported-fast-track-trade-bill-tpa/#ixzz41Ad0KHAs

http://therightscoop.com/ted-cruz-explains-why-he-supported-fast-track-trade-bill-tpa/

[okie01]

Ted Cruz was asked about the fast track trade bill, that he says is actually called TPA, and he explains why he supported it. In short, he said he supported it because he supports free trade. But he doesn't mention the immigration portion that we are just learning about.

TPA is not the trade deal itself. TPA, instead, gives the president authority to negotiate a deal. Such approval has been routine since the Nixon administration.

The actual Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement(TPP) has yet to be voted upon. Cruz has already stated that he will vote "No" on the agreement itself -- because of the immigration provisions, among other things.

[fortheDeclaration]

Yes, I am aware of that!

But it was the vote on the fast track authority that allowed the TPA to go forward.

The individual spamming me keeps claiming that Cruz did not vote for the TPA bill, while ignoring the fact that he did vote for the fast track authority to be given to Obama!

How Cruz votes now is not relevant since the Fast Track authority lowered the approval to needing only 50 votes instead of 60.

[fortheDeclaration]

These guys ran on stopping Obama and the first thing they do when they get into office is give him power to make a trade deal and then are shocked that he has put in additional items?

I don't care how far these deals go back, they undermine U.S. sovereignty.