Report: GOP Senators Became ‘Lynch Mob’ Against Cruz In Private Lunch

Time.com ^ | Oct. 04, 2013 | Laura Stampler

[SoConPubbie]

A small group of Republicans reportedly turned against Ted Cruz in a closed-door meeting Wednesday, attacking the outspoken Texas Senator for leading the charge against funding Obamacare which led to the government shutdown,

[SoConPubbie]

	"If we must have an enemy at the head of Government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible, who will not involve our party in the disgrace of his foolish and bad measures." - Alexander Hamilton "We don't intend to turn the Republican Party over to the traitors in the battle just ended. We will have no more of those candidates who are pledged to the same goals as our opposition and who seek our support. Turning the Party over to the so-called moderates wouldn’t make any sense at all." -- President Ronald Reagan "A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice." - Thomas Paine 1792 "It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." - Samuel Adams "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams

[mrsmel]

Lies. The congressmen themselves have said that they’re more cohesive than they’ve been in years.

[Paladin2]

"Senators Dan Coats of Indiana, Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin "

I was surprised to find Johnson on The List of the 27 RINO Senators.

[ken5050]

In case you haven’t noticed lately, “Mad” magazine has more pages per issue than does “Time.”

[SoConPubbie]

Ted Cruz Ping!

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[b4its2late]

Yeah, I’d like to hear Cruz side. It’s the NYT that’s stirring the pot.

[Starboard]

Call their offices. Let these senators know we’re watching and will hold them accountable.

[SoConPubbie]

Lies. The congressmen themselves have said that they’re more cohesive than they’ve been in years.

Why would I believe them since until Senator Cruz flushed them out, they were happy to sit on the sidelines and just let Obamacare get implemented?

[Kevin in California]

I guess Ayotte fooled everyone. She was a RINO all along. When is she up for reelection?

[SoConPubbie]

Why would I believe them since until Senator Cruz flushed them out, they were happy to sit on the sidelines and just let Obamacare get implemented?

In other words, give me one reason why I should trust these politicians and take them at their word?

[cotton1706]

Cruz is unflappable. He’d probably reply with something like, “well you’ve been here for thirty years and what have you accomplished?” This of course would send them into even further fits!

[dps.inspect]

Hey Roy, I’m a Missouri resident and voter... when I think of Cruz, I see a fighter, a man with backbone, a man on a mission... when I think of you, I see a squirrel faced Senator who never squeaks until there is a Cruz... God bless Ted Cruz and may you go work for the Carnahans when we kick your butt out of office.

[mylife]

So why is Boehner suddenly growing a spine?

Smells like propaganda to me.

[noprogs]

Please sign me up!

[Sioux-san]

If only the ‘Pubs would spend as much time out there articulating to the American people why this is important & remind everyone that it is Obama who is shutting it down, not them...oh wait...I forgot. Ted Cruz is right - RINOs are defeatists who just want to be part of the magic Oligarchy once the Nation crashes and burns.

[PoloSec]

Hold the line Ted...your opponents are losing their legs, getting all confused and wobbly.

[mrsmel]

I’d believe them over the Slimes. This is about more than ObamaScare, it’s hitting at their own power in the House.

[andyk]

What further strategy do they need him to offer? Stick with the plan. Pass additional stand alone bills. Then, offer a new budget with 5% real cuts across the board, with a debt increase big enough to pay for just that. Heck, start at 20%, and settle for 5%.

[LibLieSlayer]

I’ll bet Ted told them in more certain language that they were all pu**ies.

[SoConPubbie]

I’d believe them over the Slimes. This is about more than ObamaScare, it’s hitting at their own power in the House.

I trust neither.

Sorry, trust, once lost, is hard to be regained, and has to be earned.

The GOP, with a few notable exceptions, have proven themselves to be untrustworthy.

They will now have to prove themselves.