“I just officially renounced my support for Ted Cruz.”
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Two possible motivating factors for Cruz’s stance on this issue.
1. He wants the same executive authority if elected POTUS.
2. His vote has been bought and paid for thanks to his wife’s role at Goldman Sachs (and related campaign contributions for both Senate and POTUS candidacies).
I hope it is only the first reason but have to factor both into the equation, particularly with his H-1B visa support that replaces Americans with cheaper foreigners as workers.
Sadly, he’s still the top contender for my vote given the alternatives. The GOP field consists of a choice between a sh#t sandwich and a turd taco.
That does seem to be the excuse the Cruzers are using to patronize us.
But you know what? For a guy with Cruz's superior intellect, that doesn't make sense. He would factor in objectively the percentage possibility that he doesn't become president. Figure he has maybe a 40% chance....it's not worth the risk that someone would abuse that authority.
Besides that, we constitutional conservatives didn't turn to Cruz for MORE power to go to the executive. Can't imagine how they will rein in a President given more authority, when they don't do the things they could to stop Obama now. Also, it's a bit arrogant for Cruz to assume he knows best rather than using the constitutional process of passing trade deals.
Cruz is looking like this year's Paul Ryan. Made some conservative noises, than shows his true colors.