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GOP senators challenge Ted Cruz book claims
Politico ^ | 07/15/2015 | By MANU RAJU

Posted on 07/15/2015 7:48:14 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Rand Paul takes issue with one anecdote, and another claim is called ‘pure fantasy.’ Cruz’s camp stands by the book.

In his new book, Ted Cruz writes that Rand Paul let him down on Obamacare.

During Cruz’s now-infamous 21-hour speech on the eve of the 2013 government shutdown, Paul came to the floor to speak for a few minutes about the health care law. But according to the book, Paul seemed intent on bolstering the GOP leadership’s “skeptical attacks,” which were “deliberately designed to undermine our efforts.”

“I marveled that Rand had decided not to be with us in this fight,” Cruz charges in “A Time for Truth.”

Paul, however, says that account isn’t exactly truthful.

“It’s curious because he sent me a really nice, handwritten congratulatory note thanking me for my help,” Paul told POLITICO last week. “I don’t understand.”

Cruz portrays himself in his book as the rare creature in Washington who’s willing to call out his own party in public and confront fellow Republicans when the cameras aren’t rolling, too. But in interviews last week, some of his GOP colleagues challenged assertions in Cruz’s tell-it-like-it-is memoir, which could undermine the Texas Republican’s claim of authenticity.

When he accepted a top job at the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Cruz writes, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell “promised” that the party committee would stay out of GOP primary fights, including to defend Republican incumbents against conservative challengers. But top Republicans question that assertion, noting that the NRSC’s mission has long been to protect incumbents — and that has never been in dispute.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: booksales; senators; tedcruz

1 posted on 07/15/2015 7:48:14 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

Why should I believe Politico and an author with a strange name?


2 posted on 07/15/2015 7:49:59 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob (Isn't it funny that Socialists never want to share their own money?)
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To: SeekAndFind
Sorry Rand, The fact that you repeatedly side with Obama says all I need to know. You make your father seem rational.


3 posted on 07/15/2015 7:52:26 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Sad fact, most people just want a candidate to tell them what they want to hear)
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To: SeekAndFind

With 16 Candidates, this is just the start of a great Republican assassination process. The likely result will be President Hillary.


4 posted on 07/15/2015 7:54:08 AM PDT by Old Retired Army Guy (frequently.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Rand Paul-slime ball, Hey I made a rhyme.


5 posted on 07/15/2015 7:55:49 AM PDT by VTenigma (The Democratic party is the party of the mathematically challenged)
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To: SeekAndFind

I believe Sen Ted Cruz, over the DC elites...and, yes, Pander Paul...that includes YOU.


6 posted on 07/15/2015 7:55:55 AM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: SeekAndFind

Is Rand still running?


7 posted on 07/15/2015 7:57:05 AM PDT by boycott
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To: Jane Long

Why does Ted have to get all high school and complain about the other Senators not being nice to him. So weird. I understand that Cruz is young but to complain about everything that doesn’t go his way is awful immature and definitely not presidential. He stood for 21 hours and that accomplished? Nothing but bragging rights.


8 posted on 07/15/2015 8:02:42 AM PDT by napscoordinator (Walker for President 2016. The only candidate with actual real RESULTS!!!!! The rest...talkers!)
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To: Old Retired Army Guy

With 16 Candidates, this is just the start of a great Republican
assassination process.

***************

Take a look at the candidate list. Most won’t have any
impact but they are there.

http://www.fec.gov/press/resources/2016presidential_form2dt.shtml


9 posted on 07/15/2015 8:02:53 AM PDT by deport
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To: SeekAndFind

No question who I believe here. Cruz easily gets the nod!
Rand is becoming more like his father everyday.


10 posted on 07/15/2015 8:07:11 AM PDT by Lake Living
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To: SeekAndFind
Sorry Rand. This was well documented at the time. You made a deal with Mitchy for his 'endorsement' .... McConnell: Rand Paul can 'count on me' for 2016

And then you gave Mitchy all of this ......

Rand Paul: Let’s face it, it’s going to be difficult to repeal ObamaCare at this point

Rand Paul Blames Politicians for Ferguson Tragedy

RAND PAUL: IT'S AMERICA'S FAULT

Rand Paul's NYPD Shooting Blowback

Rand Paul Touts GOP Unity, Endorses Susan Collins 'Wholeheartedly' in Maine

Rand Paul Wants Bigger GOP: ‘You Go to a Republican Event and It’s All White People’

Rand Paul: Amnesty Legislation Could Pass This Year

Rand Paul seeks new allies among Romney 2012 team

11 posted on 07/15/2015 8:16:17 AM PDT by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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To: SeekAndFind

Run away, Rand Paul, Run away ....

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/08/05/dreamers-confront-steve-king-rand-paul-conveniently-walks-away/


12 posted on 07/15/2015 8:25:19 AM PDT by IwaCornDogs ("There Will Be Bamboozeling" ~ Nobama 08')
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To: napscoordinator

He simply pointing out the folly of any productive opposition in Washington. He provides concrete examples. He chose to name names, and I am glad he did. Empty charges mean nothing.

He also has to be able to defend those charges. He’s well equipped to do so.


13 posted on 07/15/2015 8:29:46 AM PDT by ilgipper
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To: SeekAndFind

Rand Paul was commanded by McConnell to vote against the subcommittee subpoena on the fraud perpetrated by members of Congress and their staffs to claim eligibility for exemption. He was red caught red-handed and he lied about it. Since them, he’s been taken out of my consideration for anything except jail.


14 posted on 07/15/2015 8:41:14 AM PDT by Hostage (ARTICLE V)
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To: ilgipper

People can complain about Cruz doing nothing but the simple fact is that he’s been in the trenches trying in the face of overwhelming opposition.

If you need to know why conservatives can’t win, look no further than conservative voters. We go all wolfpack at the slightest disagreement while ignoring the gaping wounds and dragging entrails of whoever is the political Justin Beiber of the moment.

In my nearly 13 years here, I’ve seen a whole platoon of next great conservative hopes come and go. Colin Powell, Condi Rice, David Patreaus, Marco Rubio, Chris Christie and on and on and on.

Nothing has brought me greater clarity than turning off and tuning out virtually ALL political chatter and spending that time with my own research and thoughts. I still keep tabs on what the Mark Levins and Rush Limbaughs of the world think but only enough to direct my own research.


15 posted on 07/15/2015 8:49:04 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Sad fact, most people just want a candidate to tell them what they want to hear)
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To: napscoordinator

Why does Ted have to get all high school and complain about the other Senators not being nice to him.<<

So that “We the People” can get an understanding about what REALLY goes on behind closed doors at the senate grammar school....


16 posted on 07/15/2015 12:28:15 PM PDT by M-cubed ( Their hope is to find a way to pick a nominee who, if elected, would actually stay the course the w)
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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!

17 posted on 07/15/2015 1:13:06 PM PDT by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: SeekAndFind

Wow, the GOP-E is trying to tear him down like the Berlin Wall.


18 posted on 07/15/2015 3:48:41 PM PDT by wastedyears (Iron Maiden - The Book of Souls, out Sept 4th, 2015)
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