Posted on 10/08/2015 5:14:40 PM PDT by cotton1706
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said on Thursday that the House's splintering GOP leadership is feeling the “volcanic frustration” of everyday Americans.
“I think the reason we are seeing a change in leadership in the House is the American people are fed up,” the presidential candidate told host Jeff Kuhner on “The Kuhner Report” in Boston.
“When Speaker [John] Boehner stepped down, it wasn’t simply because he wanted to do something else,” Cruz said of the Ohio Republican, who announced his resignation last month. “It was because the volcanic frustration with Washington had spilled over to a point because we’re sick and tired of leadership that doesn’t stand and fight [President] Obama on anything,” he added.
Cruz’s remarks follow House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) shocking announcement earlier Thursday that he is no longer seeking the Speakership Boehner is vacating. McCarthy’s decision stunned lawmakers, given that he was widely considered the front-runner for filling the Ohio Republican's shoes at month’s end.
Cruz refused to comment on Thursday over the best option for Speaker following the majority leader's exit.
“I have very deliberately and consistently stayed out of House leadership elections,” he said.
He added: "It is my hope that what the Republican Conference does now is select a Speaker who will be a strong conservative.”
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
You’re absolutely right. It has been amazing to watch. And also to play an active part in. We’re toppling the oligarchs, one by one. It may take time, it may take a few more election cycles, but change is coming.
LOL WaPost saying there was “weeping” when McCarthy was firced to stand down. Obviously Boehner-—who else? Too funny. Mainstream rags Zander blogs screaming about “chaos” and his conservatives are making the House “unmanageable.” GOOD!
History speaks for itself, especially with concern trolls.
/johnny
keep it burning because McConnell is still doing damage everyday he’s there...
Cruz...” I hope the next Speaker listens to the voters and stops behaving like an arm of the Democratic Party.”......
Says it all....
Heh. “Volcanic” is quite the good adjective.
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