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Ted Cruz: I Will Filibuster Any Supreme Court Nomination President Obama Makes
http://www.lifenews.com/2016/02/15/ted-cruz-i-will-filibuster-any-supreme-court-nomination-president-obama-makes/ ^ | February 15, 2016 | Steven Ertelt

Posted on 02/15/2016 9:16:14 PM PST by Morgana

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To: octex

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/04/ted-cruz-2016-senate-vote-record-117201


41 posted on 02/16/2016 3:21:31 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: patq

August 28, 2015. Give me a break.


42 posted on 02/16/2016 4:12:46 AM PST by Gysmo
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To: douginthearmy

The problem is he sounded like the radical left on stage Saturday. He spouted democrat talking points. He is a democrat in disguise. Can you imagine the supreme court appointments he would make. He’s talking about his sister in law. Give me a break.


43 posted on 02/16/2016 4:19:57 AM PST by Gysmo
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To: douginthearmy
"I don't think Cruz supporters understand that this is why Trump has appeal.....I doubt Trump will be able to do most of what he promises."

I hope you can understand the incongruity in those two statements when printed together. I do understand Trump's appeal. I went from a Trump doubter to a Trump supporter when he first appeared on the scene. I later became turned off by his whining, crying, and incoherent positions. (Some of) his goals are great. Given that he often takes both sides of many issues, and your own conclusion that he will likely fail in keeping his promises, I simply cannot support him for the nomination.

44 posted on 02/16/2016 6:01:38 AM PST by norwaypinesavage (The Stone Age did not end because we ran out of stones)
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To: Secret Agent Man

This is not a joke.

I think Chuck Norris should run. He believes in the Constitution, he’s a Christian God fearing man. He says the most important job in the world is being a father. I can respect that.

I don’t know much else, but that would be a better pick than what is offered.


45 posted on 02/16/2016 6:07:26 AM PST by Bulwyf
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To: Bulwyf

Yeah, Chuck could be a good choice. If we are talking other conservative actors, Clint Eastwood would be up there.


46 posted on 02/16/2016 1:44:04 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Morgana
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Saturday said the Senate would not hold a vote on any President Obama replacement for deceased Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, but instead would wait until a new president takes office

and that is where the story ends. The Dems will throw a daily hissy fit, but it's already over.

47 posted on 02/16/2016 1:46:42 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Nifster

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/national/2013/09/25/transcript-sen-ted-cruzs-filibuster-against-obamacare/

Did you despise Sen. Cruz when he stood there for 21 hours trying to defund Obamacare? Should he not have bothered since he was up against a behemoth of opposition? Well, he didn’t lose that battle, the American people did by not calling or showing up at the Senate or senate offices in enough numbers to scare those who could’ve made the difference. We blew it, not Cruz or his associates. They did their job and I respect that, despite the outcome.


48 posted on 02/16/2016 2:01:11 PM PST by skr (May God confound the enemy)
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To: Morgana

This would sure help make your articles more readable by
clearing up the ‘ and “ problem.

http://dan.hersam.com/tools/smart-quotes.html


49 posted on 02/16/2016 2:06:50 PM PST by deport
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To: Helicondelta

” Senator Ted Cruz promises to filibuster any nominee President Obama puts forward. “

And if that doesn’t work he will send a shaming letter to each Democrat Senator. :-)


50 posted on 02/16/2016 2:08:40 PM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: anyone
Here is an outline of the process and procedures that may be undertaking by either party trying
to determine the outcome of a Presidential Nominee to the SCOTUS. The upper hand lies
with the GOP but the Democrats can make things miserable in various ways. Time will tell
what actions will come forward.

Can Senate Democrats Force A Vote On Obama's Supreme Court Nominee?


51 posted on 02/16/2016 2:30:29 PM PST by deport
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To: skr

No and I don’t despise him now

But his ‘promise’ of a filibuster means NOTHING. Perhaps you don’t remember the days when a filibuster would go on and on and on until someone broke. 21 hrs was a drop in the bucket


52 posted on 02/16/2016 2:44:09 PM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Nifster

The longest filibuster was Strom Thurmond at 24 hours and 18 minutes. Cruz’s 21 hours and 19 minute filibuster is more than just a drop in the bucket compared to that.

From what I’ve read about filibusters, they rarely stop what they’re opposing.


53 posted on 02/16/2016 7:27:35 PM PST by skr (May God confound the enemy)
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To: skr

That’s the point


54 posted on 02/17/2016 1:50:28 AM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: norwaypinesavage
I am not saying I support Trump I am trying to point out his appeal. Half our side is in constant retreat. The other half are considered strong because they stoically stand their ground. But there is a huge chunk of the people who look around desperately for someone to get on offense. The era of big gov't ended 3 decades ago and yet every single day since the gov't has gotten bigger.

I honestly can't think of a single issue that I care about that has gotten better in over 30 years. I am simply not impressed when a candidate says he'll make sure things don't get worse. Best case scenario a perfect record and in 8 years the reversal resumes.

55 posted on 02/17/2016 10:10:45 PM PST by douginthearmy
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To: Nifster

We knew that filibuster wasn’t going to go anywhere when Cruz and Lee stepped up, because we had (and still have) an overabundance of status quo idiots and weasels in DC.

The point was, he was doing what he promised the voters of Texas he would do, stand up to the Washington elites, defend the Constitution. No one else dared.

He was cheered back then on this forum. Now everyone parrots, like it’s a bad thing, that his colleagues don’t like him. Back then, that right there was a badge of honor.


56 posted on 02/17/2016 10:57:38 PM PST by Heart of Georgia
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To: catnipman

“AND McConnell said”

And you trust him?


57 posted on 02/17/2016 11:08:30 PM PST by Heart of Georgia
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To: Heart of Georgia

“And you trust him?”

Nope. Not in the least.


58 posted on 02/18/2016 7:11:32 AM PST by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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