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Ted Cruz Defends Mark Halperin, Says Apology Wasn't Necessary
The Right Scoop ^ | 05/11/2015

Posted on 05/11/2015 3:19:48 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

Ted Cruz issued this statement on his Facebook today in defense of Mark Halperin for his apology over stereotypical Cuban questions he asked in an interview:

Mark Halperin is a serious and fair-minded journalist. Today he kindly issued an apology for some silly questions he…

Posted by Ted Cruz on Monday, May 11, 2015

 
Below is Mark Halperin’s apology:

We wanted to talk with Senator Cruz about his outreach to Latino voters the day after he spoke at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. My intent was to give the Senator a chance to speak further about his heritage and personal connections to the community through some casual questions. I rushed through the questions” and that was a mistake – it led to poor tone and timing. ! also understand why some felt the questions were inappropriate. As for asking Senator Cruz to welcome Senator Sanders to the race in Spanish” that was meant to be the type of light-hearted banter that he’s done with us before on the show. In no way was I asking Senator Cruz to ‘prove’ he was an ‘authentic’ Latino. I apologize to those that were offended” and to Senator Cruz. I promise that I will work to make the tone and questions better next time.

(h/t: Mediaite)


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Cuba; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2016election; cuba; demagogicparty; election2016; markhalperin; memebuilding; partisanmediashill; partisanmediashills; tedcruz; texas
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To: Erik Latranyi

“Cruz proves how naive he is in political life.

Clearly, Cruz is not ready for the big leagues.”

Obviously, you didn’t see the video of the interview.


21 posted on 05/11/2015 3:49:35 PM PDT by TexasGator
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To: JRandomFreeper

Yea but the point still holds ;)

I figure the gloves will come all the way off at some point because he;s such a threat to liberals in both parties. The racist crap will ramp up and he will have to get a bit more...direct...in his rebuttals. It’s like night following day. I know he CAN and trust him enough to know when that time will be right to unleash. But it would STILL be nice to see then shut down now before they get a full head of steam up.


22 posted on 05/11/2015 3:49:54 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: Erik Latranyi
LOL! I don't think you were going to vote for him anyway.

That's ok.. I have an agenda and intend to work hard to make sure that Cruz is the last man standing at the end of the primary.

I'm spending effort volunteering for and sending real money to his campaign.

/johnny

23 posted on 05/11/2015 3:56:02 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (gone Galt)
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To: Erik Latranyi

Good grief. Cruz has more class than you could imagine in one brain cell. Magnanimous. It is a real strength.


24 posted on 05/11/2015 3:56:58 PM PDT by libbylu
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To: Norm Lenhart

Good move, Ted!

You’re a much bigger man.


25 posted on 05/11/2015 3:57:02 PM PDT by King Hawk
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To: JRandomFreeper

See his post history. Walker supporter. A devout one.


26 posted on 05/11/2015 3:59:45 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: SeekAndFind

I’m with Cruz on this one. As Sun Tzu says, when your enemy is making a mistake get out of the way.


27 posted on 05/11/2015 4:00:16 PM PDT by Organic Panic
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To: Organic Panic

Class is as class does, and Cruz haz mountains of Class and Grace.


28 posted on 05/11/2015 4:06:18 PM PDT by txhurl
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To: Norm Lenhart
Yep. I'm aware of the reputation.

/johnny

29 posted on 05/11/2015 4:07:14 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (gone Galt)
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To: Erik Latranyi
"But, instead, like most GOP, Cruz grabs his ankles and asks for more."

Hey, at least he didn't flip over.

And over.....

30 posted on 05/11/2015 4:09:42 PM PDT by CatherineofAragon ("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office.")
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To: Erik Latranyi

Posting drunk and in your underwater is no way to go through life son.


31 posted on 05/11/2015 4:09:52 PM PDT by Eddie01 (Liberals lie about everything all the time.)
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To: conservativejoy

Cruz outclasses these hacks every time.
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He sure does. Pamela Geller is also doing a good job of quickly recognizing the traps these not-so-bright interviewers try to spring. The only thing these fools (such as Martha McCallum, who was likely simply trying to curry favor with Bill O’Reilly) achieve is to reveal themselves as willing participants in attempts to bully people into compliance with Sharia.


32 posted on 05/11/2015 4:25:07 PM PDT by House Atreides (CRUZ or lose!)
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To: txhurl

And one of the brightest political minds any of us have seen.


33 posted on 05/11/2015 4:28:23 PM PDT by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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To: SeekAndFind

Great move, now it opens the door for Cruz to demand the left vet their candidates without it being sour grapes.


34 posted on 05/11/2015 4:33:31 PM PDT by Steamburg (Other people's money is the only language a politician respects)
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To: SeekAndFind; Kale; Jarhead9297; COUNTrecount; notaliberal; DoughtyOne; MountainDad; aposiopetic; ...
    Ted Cruz Ping!

    If you want on/off this ping list, please let me know.
    Please beware, this is a high-volume ping list!

    CRUZ or LOSE!

35 posted on 05/11/2015 4:40:51 PM PDT by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: Tijeras_Slim; dp0622; Erik Latranyi
Agreed, and Cruz calling the questions “silly” is another way of saying Halperin was unprofessional.
I imagine a brilliant lawyer like Ted Cruz doesn't use the word "silly" often except maybe around his little girls; the implied meaning was clear. If Halperin tries it again, Cruz may be forced to add the dreaded "bless his heart", the nuclear option in the language of a southern gentleman, for example:
Today he kindly issued an apology for some silly questions he asked me in an interview, bless his heart.
Cruz didn't resort to rudeness while issuing a subtle rebuke. That's what great debaters do best.
36 posted on 05/11/2015 4:45:00 PM PDT by Unmarked Package (Cruz to Victory 2016)
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To: Unmarked Package
It was GREAT. There's a time and place to point out the different treatment dems/repubs get. This wasn't it. The response he gave was friggin priceless!!
seen as human and funny and witty.
37 posted on 05/11/2015 4:47:29 PM PDT by dp0622
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To: SeekAndFind

and here is Cruz’s statement, which I think is very presidential. No matter who we are along the party divide, we need a presidents who respects us as all Americans.

Ted Cruz

Politician · 1,238,358 Likes · 4 hrs ·

Mark Halperin is a serious and fair-minded journalist. Today he kindly issued an apology for some silly questions he asked me in an interview. The apology was unnecessary — no offense was taken, nor, I believe, intended — but is certainly appreciated.

I’m proud of my Cuban heritage, my father’s journey from oppression and prison in Cuba to freedom in America, and also my Irish-Italian heritage on my mother’s side. Both are integral parts of who I am today.

The 2016 Republican field is shaping up to be the most diverse in history, and I look forward to a robust and substantive conversation about how we work together to turn around our current stagnation and expand opportunity for everyone to achieve the American Dream.”


38 posted on 05/11/2015 4:47:41 PM PDT by lulu16 (May the Good Lord take a liking to you!)
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To: SeekAndFind

The reason senator Cruz had the freedom to be gracious in the apology is because he looked so good in the interview. Most other candidates would be looking for excuses later. Senator Cruz needed no excuse.


39 posted on 05/11/2015 5:04:23 PM PDT by csivils
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To: SeekAndFind

The reason senator Cruz had the freedom to be gracious in the apology is because he looked so good in the interview. Most other candidates would be looking for excuses later. Senator Cruz needed no excuse.


40 posted on 05/11/2015 5:04:24 PM PDT by csivils
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