Posted on 07/21/2016 2:36:31 PM PDT by drewh
The U.S. Capitol Police have offered to provide additional security protection for Texas Senator Ted Cruz following angry confrontations on the floor of the GOP convention in Cleveland, a law enforcement source tells DailyMail.com. The offer of extra protection came hours after Cruz left the Quicken Loans Arena Wednesday night being subjected to taunts and boos after he refused to endorse Donald Trump and instead urged Americans to vote their 'conscience.' His wife, Heidi Cruz, had to be hustled out of the arena by a Cruz supporter fearful for her security. Cruz addressed Texas delegates Thursday morning and got furious blowback from Trump supporters and even some of his own backers, as they yelled out at him and demanded answers for why he wouldn't endorse Trump outright. When he appeared, Cruz was flanked by two security agents who stood guard and kept a close eye on delegates decked out in white cowboy hats and red, white, and blue outfits.
It wasn't immediately known whether Cruz had accepted the offer. The Capitol Police routinely provide extra security for some senators and representatives including some who receive specific threats. Cruz, however, already employs his own security protection detail. The force also contracts with local undercover police and civilian professionals to protect lawmakers deemed to be under threat. Cruz previously had protection provided by the U.S. Secret Service, but had to give it up when he was no longer a presidential candidate after he dropped out of the race following his loss in Indiana. One Republican lawmaker, asked by DailyMail.com about whether Cruz needed to get more security, responded, 'He's intentionally placed himself in this position and sometimes martyrs choose to do this and I think we ought to work together as a team.'
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His political career is more than likely over, at least his presidential aspirations. After his petulant stunt last night in betraying his word to support the eventual GOP nominee, Trump, he looked petty and small.
Not a leader but a bitter loser.
Works for Obama, remember his plane ride to Dallas with the boy and Nancy. They have promised him something if can take votes from Trump, will not get it but he is their tool now. They are laughing their butts off.
watch hillary ask cruz to be her vp
His crazy daddy taught him about dominionism but didn’t teach him about good sportsmanship and being a man of your word.
I had a Hell of a time trying to figure out where Limbaugh was going during the opening of his show today.
Got so frustrated I turned off the radio and spent several productive hours working in the yard.
Is the idea that recovery from last night is possible where he finally wound up?
Two overall questions? Has Beck or Levin weighed in on this situation?
Has Barnicle been heard from concerning the Melania speech? (THAT would be rich!)
He’ll have the protection of anonymity soon enough. Palin’s endorsement kick started his career, and she now thinks that career is over.
Shouldn’t they fear for the safety of Heidi and the kids? A malignant narcissist unmasked can be a very dangerous individual.
See also post #79 ...
Was Cruz hoping for more anger to be displayed at Heidi?
#stepfordwife
A reporter for the Richmond Times-Dispatch quickly posted a video purportedly of Heidi Cruz being escorted out of the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, where the convention is being held.
With her is Ken Cuccinelli, the former attorney general of Virginia, ...
How in the world did you find yourself on a forum of “trump drones”? You haven’t been paying attention.
Let me guess...
After last night, even his daughter thinks he's an @$$hole, and wants to kick his ass.
After last night he’s in no danger, unless laughter or snide remarks as one walks by are considered deadly weapons.
I was waiting for The Donald to run across the stage and BOP him.I would have paid to see that.:)
The guy is Fredo of God Father II. Vendetta crap.
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Yep, Ol’ Booger Eater better not accept any fishing trip offers.
Actually his speech was terrible. It had no point, no subject and was not relevant to the convention. It was full of him talking about himself and self aggrandizement. He deserved the response that he got.
what a joke no one wants to harm him he already committed political suicide
Worried about a suicide?
Yes, yes, a speech about freedom and the constitution was pointless. I expect more from a member of freerepublic.
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