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Ted Cruz: 'Schumer shutdown' begins if 'extreme' Dems reject even one 'penny' for border security
The Washington Times ^ | December 21, 2018 | Douglas Ernst

Posted on 12/22/2018 12:08:56 AM PST by conservative98

Sen. Ted Cruz says it will be “extreme” Democrats who rejected a single “penny” for border security who are to blame if the federal government shuts down.

The Texas Republican told reporters on Friday that a “Schumer shutdown” will occur if the New York senator and his allies reject any compromise on border security funding.

“The president was unequivocal this morning,” Mr. Cruz told reporters. “If Chuck Schumer and the Democrats adopt an extreme line, that they’re not willing to give a penny for border security, then Schumer will go forward and shut the government down. That would be an unfortunate thing.”

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2ndschumershutdown; border; bordersecurity; cruz; schumer; schumershutdown; trump
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To: DoodleDawg

Trump is claiming it bc he will not cave to Schumer’s extremism. Simple and clear.


21 posted on 12/22/2018 3:53:54 AM PST by Louis Foxwell (The denial of the authority of God is the central plank of the Progressive movement.)
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To: Louis Foxwell
Trump is claiming it bc he will not cave to Schumer’s extremism. Simple and clear.

He also claims he'll own the shutdown. That's all the media will play.

22 posted on 12/22/2018 3:59:28 AM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: conservative98

“The Schumer shutdown”

I like it!


23 posted on 12/22/2018 4:12:44 AM PST by GrandJediMasterYoda (Until Hillary is in jail, equal justice under the law will not exist in the USA)
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To: DoodleDawg
The problem is that Trump claimed the shutdown in front of cameras.

Have they sent PDJT a bill that he refuses to sign? Until then...

24 posted on 12/22/2018 4:43:20 AM PST by BlackbirdSST (Is it time Claire?)
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To: conservative98

Now Close the Border to ALL Traffic until Schumer blinks


25 posted on 12/22/2018 5:23:23 AM PST by eyeamok
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To: conservative98
Call it what it IS:

Schumer Shutdown II

26 posted on 12/22/2018 5:33:51 AM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: DoodleDawg

Schumer and Pelosi have demanded that I break my Oath and promise to the American people and to God. I cannot. That is a line in the sand to me. I swore to protect the citizens of the United States and to uphold the laws of this nation.
If fulfilling my vows means I am to blame for shutting down the government then so be it. They are ignoring their oath of office, lawbreakers, and don’t seem to care about protecting the American people. We need to stop the illegals coming into this country (10’s of thousands each month), we also - like Ellis Island - need to have them come in legally, at proper points of entry, and in an orderly, controlled, manner.
IF we do not obey and enforce the laws that have been put in place this will create chaos, hatred, danger, and division in our country.


27 posted on 12/22/2018 5:44:34 AM PST by JCM
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To: conservative98

Bravo...Trump...now demand another five billion bucks from Schumer, Pelosi & the “Scum & Vermin, American hating Democrats. Keep this government shutdown going and those 800,000 Furloughed Government worker going payless through the entire holiday season...until Schumer & Pelosi give you 11.7 Billion dollars to build the Border wall, etc.

Trumpie...The vast majority of the American people are with you...Hang tough Boss!!! As usual...you are winning!!! Pelosi already is a proven lie teller...”Trump...you do not have the Republican votes in the House to pass your CR with the Border funds request in it. Pelosi, you were dead wrong...dummie!!! It passed!!!


28 posted on 12/22/2018 6:05:42 AM PST by JLAGRAYFOX (Defeat both the Republican (e) & Democrat (e) political parties....Forever!!!)
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To: conservative98

The truth of the matter is that they don’t have 60 votes, they don’t have 50 votes, they don’t have 40 votes.

They may not even have 30 votes.

They are hiding behind “cloture”

None of them want the wall.


29 posted on 12/22/2018 6:09:59 AM PST by chris37 (No wall? No vote.)
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To: DoodleDawg

Correct. Trump is owning the shutdown BECAUSE HE WILL NOT CAVE TO SCHUMER’S EXTREMISM. Simple and clear.


30 posted on 12/22/2018 6:26:19 AM PST by Louis Foxwell (The denial of the authority of God is the central plank of the Progressive movement.)
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To: conservative98
I think Trump should change his mind and demand the whole 25 billion right friggin now, or the shutdown goes on indefinitely.
Build the wall!
31 posted on 12/22/2018 6:38:18 AM PST by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope.,)
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To: right way right

I would give up the wall if we
had a shoot-on-sight policy
for illegals breaching the border.


32 posted on 12/22/2018 6:52:52 AM PST by Joe Bfstplk (How unfortunate tarring and feathering was abandoned.)
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To: Joe Bfstplk

A mere 1,000 dead illegals shot while crossing the border would effectively end the process for a long time. If a few women were incleded in the 1,000 total, the illegal crossing of women would effectively end


33 posted on 12/22/2018 6:55:32 AM PST by bert ( (KE. N.P. N.C. +12) Invade Honduras. Provide a military government)
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To: Joe Bfstplk

Turn off the magnet.


34 posted on 12/22/2018 7:09:46 AM PST by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope.,)
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To: Blue Highway

He might be hoping he won’t be so quickly recognized by protesters in restaurants.


35 posted on 12/22/2018 7:16:28 AM PST by excalibur21
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To: DoodleDawg
The problem is that Trump claimed the shutdown in front of cameras. The attempt to apply blame where it belongs won't succeed because there's video.

I know. I know. But it is still amusing to watch all these politicians play these games. Trump and Cruz are using dem style tactics back on them. Kind of different. At least they are not cowering in fear like previous Republicans.

36 posted on 12/22/2018 8:36:26 AM PST by plain talk
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To: bert

I used to shoot prairie dogs in S. Dakota with a $5 varmit permit. I would be willing to take out drug running mules walking across the border with their back packs. My gun is sighted in and I am retired so I have the time. I will even pay the $5 varmit permit.


37 posted on 12/22/2018 9:20:45 AM PST by IAGeezer912 (One out of every 20 people on the face of the earth are Americans. We have won life's lottery.)
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