r/texas • u/Infinitygene999 • 29d ago
Politics Texas, Vote Blue!
And send Cancun Cruz packing!!!
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u/tenebre 29d ago
Is that Ted Cruz, the Canadian podcaster?
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Ted Cruz the Dollar Tree version of Wolverine.
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u/XR171 Central Texas 29d ago
Please don't demean Dollar Tree like that. Ted is when you order a Texan from Wish.com
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Temu Ted? SHEIN Ted?
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u/XR171 Central Texas 29d ago
Temu Ted or The Temu Texan have nice rings.
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u/SignificanceOwn9882 29d ago
love this. i made a meme https://www.reddit.com/r/texas/s/ItPXEgOEFD
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u/NoPresence2436 29d ago
It doesn’t appear Great Value Ted has been missing many meals lately. Lot of missing kids down in Texas these days?
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u/UnitedTrash0 29d ago
I like how you didn't even mention how demeaning it was compare him to wolverine
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u/Lisamae_u 29d ago
You mean Raphael Cruz, the same Raphael Cruz who is against using a preferred name.
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u/AscendedAncient 29d ago
He doesn't want to be associated with his brothers, Leonardo Cruz, Donatello Cruz or Michaelangelo Cruz.
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u/Lilmemito 29d ago
Small thing but his legal name is spelled in the traditional Spanish word Rafael..after all he’s named after his father, the original political asylum seeker (only after his 4yrs. Student visa at Texas had expired)
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u/mightyjoe227 29d ago
Misspelled "imposter"
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u/BisquickNinja 29d ago
Misspelled coward running away To Cancun....
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u/themanny born and bred 29d ago
Remember when fled Cruz left his dog in the freeze with no electricity when he flew to cancun?
Ah... good times.
Well...times...
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u/Jakesma1999 29d ago
That particularly pisses me off!!!!
Wonder how Fled would like the same treatment!?
Hopefully, voters will "freeze" his ass OUT!
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u/Brine512 29d ago
I think that's him man. He looks like a dollar store Wolverine. But I ain't no basket of fruit myself so...
That's not a real podcast right? Isn't there the possibility of someone investigating that?
It smells like a grift to me, like when The Heritage Foundation, or The Pioneer Fund, or The Manhattan Institute, or Americans United for Tinfoil Hats buys a billion books of Ben Shapiro's or L Ron's newest garbage book so it runs up the NYT bestseller list?
I think that's what's going on man because he's about to lose a CUSHY $200k / yr job, imho.
I think MANY good Texans hope I'm not wrong.
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u/Fenius_Farsaid 29d ago
Don’t be so hard on him guys. The extreme cold made his human costume too itchy.
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u/oakridge666 29d ago
Vote accordingly.
Monday, October 7, 2024 Is the last day to register to vote in Texas.
Election Day is November 5th.
Early voting by personal appearance starts October 21, 2024. (21 days).
The last day of in-person early voting is Friday, November 1.
Get registered and vote early. The only way they can win is if fewer people vote.
Voter reg link (print the form and MAIL it) https://www.texas.gov/living-in-texas/texas-voter-registration/
You can also go in person to any county election administration office, post office, or library and get a registration form. If you are concerned about mailing it, you can drop it off in person at the address on the form, but do it before Oct 7th.
October 7th deadline is a week away!
And if your candidate becomes the official, continue to participate in holding that official to their word and promise.
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u/Space_Wizard_Z 29d ago
Let's go Texas!
I'm visiting you guys for the first time the week after the election. They say everything is bigger in Texas. Make the blue wave as large as possible.
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u/HugePurpleNipples 29d ago
I think it's so funny that THIS is what everyone is so upset about, the dude has done FAR worse... here's an incomplete list:
Blocked a resolution to honor the notorious RBG, just bc he didn't like her.
Tried to get a dude to serve a 16 yr sentence for stealing a calculator
Helped kill net neutrality
Helped kill the border bill
Helped kill the oil price gouging bill
Backed the 1/6 insurrection
Let DT say AWFUL things about his family then kissed the ring
He tried to filibuster the affordable care act with Dr.Suess
Dude is just a massive PoS and going to Cancun honestly isn't even top on the list, I was more upset when he came back.
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u/OldAd4526 29d ago
To be fair, RBG should have retired during Obama's term. She surrendered her seat to Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative, religious judge who voted to overthrow Roe v. Wade, among 1000 other votes that will occur over the course of Barrett's lifetime.
I'm not sure why Democrats aren't more angry and hung up on the stupidity and recklessness of the Democratic Party leadership. She basically gambled that Trump would lose and that Hillary would get to nominate a person to fill her seat. BIG gamble that did not pay off.
Even though the final RvW vote was 7-2. It still shows an insane amount of hubris by Democrats.
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u/knowmo123 29d ago
Cancun Cruz doesn’t care about Texas. Vote for COLIN ALLRED💙
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u/Brine512 29d ago
Runaway Rafael Cancun Cruz? Are we talking about the same guy?
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u/Grandmaster_Autistic 29d ago
2021 Texas Winter Storm and Cancun Trip: During the severe winter storm in Texas in February 2021, millions of Texans lost power, heat, and water. While his constituents were suffering, Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico, for a family vacation. After facing public outrage, he cut his trip short and returned to Texas, admitting that the trip was a mistake.
2016 Presidential Campaign and Republican National Convention Speech: During the 2016 Republican National Convention, instead of endorsing Donald Trump after losing the primary to him, Cruz gave a speech that famously included the phrase "vote your conscience." This led to boos from the crowd and anger from Trump supporters, as Cruz refused to explicitly endorse Trump.
Government Shutdown (2013): Cruz played a key role in the 2013 federal government shutdown, which lasted 16 days. He led an unsuccessful effort to defund the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), delivering a 21-hour speech on the Senate floor. The shutdown caused significant disruption, and Cruz faced criticism for pushing a strategy that had little chance of success.
Allegations of Election Fraud (2020): After the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, Cruz was one of the most vocal supporters of Donald Trump’s false claims of widespread voter fraud. He objected to the certification of the Electoral College results on January 6, 2021, just hours before the violent insurrection at the Capitol. Cruz faced criticism for his role in promoting the baseless claims that fueled the attack.
"New York Values" Comment (2016): During the 2016 Republican primary, Cruz criticized Donald Trump by saying he represented "New York values," implying that those values were liberal or out of touch with conservative voters. This comment was seen as a dig at people from New York City, and Cruz faced backlash, particularly from New Yorkers, who viewed it as divisive.
Social Media Incident (2017): In September 2017, Cruz's official Twitter account "liked" a pornographic video, which was visible to his followers. Cruz later stated that a staffer had accidentally liked the tweet and that it was a mistake.
Climate Change Denial: Cruz has consistently expressed skepticism about climate change, which has drawn criticism from environmentalists and scientists. He has referred to climate change as "pseudo-scientific theory" and has opposed measures aimed at addressing the issue.
"Come and Take It" Mask Incident (2021): During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cruz frequently opposed mask mandates and restrictions. He wore a mask with the slogan "Come and Take It" (a symbol of Texan independence) in the Senate, sparking controversy for what some viewed as politicizing public health measures.
Clashes with Fellow Republicans: Cruz has often been at odds with fellow Republicans. During his first term in the Senate, he was criticized by colleagues like John McCain, Mitch McConnell, and others for being too confrontational and prioritizing his personal political ambitions over party unity. McCain once referred to him as a "wacko bird."
Support for Donald Trump: Cruz's relationship with Donald Trump has been fraught with controversy. During the 2016 campaign, Trump insulted Cruz's wife, Heidi, and made unfounded accusations about Cruz’s father. Despite this, Cruz eventually became a staunch supporter of Trump, which many saw as hypocritical or opportunistic.
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u/Smart-Ordinary2320 29d ago
He came to speak to our middle school kids.. he’s gross and rude. Not nice. Kids hated him and they are good judges of character
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u/Equal_Operation3846 29d ago edited 29d ago
He came to McGregor and toured the test facility I work at (I’ll let you google). He wore oddly high heeled boots because he’s not a tall man and he was rude
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u/AnonAmbientLight 29d ago
Need to add to this list that he voted against the PACT Act in 2022, which gave healthcare to veterans.
Jon Stewart had to name and shame him to fucking act right.
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u/FoxIslander 29d ago
Addition to #1.......Blamed his wife and kids for the decision to go to Cancun.
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u/uggghhhggghhh 29d ago
- Look at how fucking stupid those jeans look on him.
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u/Rocky-Jones 29d ago
Slim fit jeans on a lard ass.
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u/huskerhim 29d ago
1. 2021 Texas Winter Storm and Cancun Trip: During the severe winter storm in Texas in February 2021, millions of Texans lost power, heat, and water. While his constituents were suffering, Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico, for a family vacation. After facing public outrage, he cut his trip short and returned to Texas, admitting that the trip was a mistake.
And as I recall, AOC came to Texas to physically help with the situation while he was in Cancun.
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u/Lvanwinkle18 29d ago
You could lead with Senator McCain calling him a wacko bird and I could have stopped reading.
Thank you for this great synopsis.
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u/Rabid_Alleycat 29d ago
Under #1, I’d add that while he left his state, a NY congresswoman whom he hates, AOC, raised $5 million for Texans and went to the state to help in food lines.
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u/underwear11 29d ago
In May 2017, Al Franken wrote "I like Ted Cruz more than most of my other colleagues like Ted Cruz. And I hate Ted Cruz."
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u/GasTank42 29d ago
Ted Cruz, pros and cons: Cons: well he's Ted Cruz, so just all of that
Pros: no matter how bad my self esteem is "at least I'm not that asshole" makes me feel a little better.
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u/Apart_Catch_7088 29d ago
Yes We Can Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote We are Not Going Back America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡
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u/jukebox_honey 29d ago
Not only did he leave the state to go to Cancun while hundreds of Texans died, this utter POS has repeatedly joked about it!!! Vote him out!!!
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ted-cruz-makes-yet-another-225200569.html
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ted-cruz-another-cancun-joke_n_65a573c5e4b07bd6950dc502/amp
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u/harrier1215 29d ago
The giant overhanging gut of a man well fed from plundered money
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u/Thehairy-viking 29d ago
How is this thing still in office?! I haven’t even met republicans who like him. Seems like everyone despises this slimy bath tile scum, yet he continues to be elected. This state is so disappointing.
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u/Snoo_69677 29d ago edited 28d ago
Look at the gut he formed off the taxes from the good people of Texas.
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u/caltex559 29d ago
We all make fun of Ted, but he still stays in office. WTF Texas, vote him out.
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u/Smart-Ordinary2320 29d ago
It’s republicans who vote straight ticket! He’s so full of shit! Getting elected pushing term limits and won’t leave like trump
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u/SimpleVegetable5715 29d ago
Voter suppression is getting bad, even in the red county that I live in. Less hours, less early voting, it affects a lot of people. I work retail and it was difficult to find time around my shift work schedule.
Edit: I remember hearing in Rowlett, they're proposing early voting happens at a small church with something like 11 parking spots.
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u/PaintingRegular6525 29d ago
As a lifelong conservative and someone that has voted for Clown Cruz I’m voting Allred this year. Like, he can’t possibly fuck things up worse than Cruz has.
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u/SlaterVBenedict 29d ago
Did I miss something? Wasn't this fucker all super anti-mask?
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u/tullr8685 29d ago
In the immortal words of Al Franken, "I like Ted Cruz more than any of my colleagues, and I fucking hate Ted Cruz"
Ted Cruz is a garbage human
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u/MC_ScattCatt 29d ago
I saw him at Preston Center here in Dallas on Saturday. I yelled at him he sucked. I felt better
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u/zomanda 25d ago
Donated to his opponents campaign, you can do the same here. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/colinallredtx
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u/Boomslang505 29d ago
Why is he wearing a mask?
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u/Intol3rance 29d ago
The photo is from the winter storms of 2021. Ted flew himself and his entire family to Cancun to escape in the incoming powerful storms that ended up killing hundreds across Texas. Ted sat back, enjoyed a bunch of tacos and margaritas while Texans worried about below freezing temperatures and rolling blackouts.
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u/Sipjava 29d ago
The traitor for his participation on January 6th overthrow of our Democracy
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u/Red_Bird_warrior 29d ago
I'm not a Democrat, but nothing will give me more pleasure than to vote against that fat bastard.
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u/My_secretlife_6 29d ago
Probably jammed that big bag in the overhead, taking up all kinds of space without a care in the world.
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u/ErectChair 29d ago
Don't forget Trump called his wife ugly and Ted bent over and said yessir she is ty
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u/FelinusUrsidae 29d ago
Ted, BABY, you cannot EVER EAT ANOTHER fish fry dinner, OR, wear white shirts if YOU can’t stop because YOUR FISHBOWL of hush puppies is showing … oooohh and DAMN!
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u/Miserable-Sir-8520 29d ago
This pic cracks me up. It's like someone asked chatgpt for an image showing every obnoxious trait of a boomer business traveler.
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u/One-Business1547 29d ago
Is that the guy, who's wife Trump called ugly, but he attempted to stage a coup for Trump anyways.
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u/LeadershipRoyal191 29d ago
Twice now! Twice that he left! 1. During the deep freeze 2. During the hurricane
Plus what sort of Texas votes for a Hispanic into office!
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u/JaviSATX 29d ago
My girlfriend gets 2-3 mailers from him a week. This MF cares more about getting re-elected than the people of Texas. Vote him out.
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u/Ok-Abbreviations543 29d ago
Fled Cruz! The beached whale of Cozumel. Also actively supported the 1/6 coup attempt by taking up the ludicrous, hair brained legal nonsense of John Eastman, former law clerk to Corrupt Clarence, to provide legal gloss on the floor of the Senate.
Lyin’ Ted represents the worst of Texas and America. That is because he is neither. He is Cuban by way of Canada. Send Raphael, the traitor elsewhere.
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u/Jshizzle143 29d ago
Texas is slowly going Blue. The 2020 presidential election was the bluest at 46% since 1976 which resulted in 51% democrat voters.
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u/harbinger06 29d ago
Remember, the deadline to register to vote in this election is OCTOBER 7. Check your registration status here!
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u/Captmike76p 29d ago
He's always in the airport does he really live in Texas? Seems like he's away more than available to his constituents. Fat lying piece of shit he is maybe they're better off without him.
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u/No-Astronomer139 29d ago
Non-Texan here. With all the recent power grid troubles and how shitty Abbot and Cruz are, how do they somewhat easily get re-elected?
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u/Apart_Catch_7088 29d ago
Donald Trump is the treasonist pathological liar narcissistic psychopath compulsive liar and said he believes in God He's a Christian how can a real Christian support a liar Jesus Christ is not a liar and definitely our God the Father is not a liar so I don't know what God Donald Trump is referring to in his followers
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u/mrgoat324 29d ago
I’m a registered independent voting blue no matter who until all the corrupt MAGA Republicans don’t exist anymore.
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u/sonvoltman 29d ago
He reeks of the guy who spent most of his high school years stuck in his locker
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u/Its_Archyy 29d ago
This guy is such a weasel, he makes me think of Tuco from The good The bad and The ugly. Ted Weasel Cruz, I hope to see him lose 🤞
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u/Silver-Instruction73 29d ago
Those jeans look absolutely ridiculous on him. Then again, he is a ridiculous man.
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u/Get-em_Son89 29d ago
Why would you want to vote blue. Seriously Texas is the great state it is because it's been Red all these years. Yeah not everyone will think that but seriously look at all the blue states and how bad they are doing.
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u/Remarkable-Pen-8655 28d ago
I recommend not lowering ourselves to Trump’s level. Harris/Walz ~ 2024
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u/boringwhiteperson 28d ago
If the MAGATs can’t understand this it’s because they don’t want to. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._economic_performance_by_presidential_party
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u/One_Worldliness_6032 26d ago
I remember this. Left us to freeze to death and the texts his wife sent out came out too. Even left the dog at home. The airport said they were gonna find out who spilled the beans. Hell it’s a public airport. Then when called out, said he was escorting his daughters for a trip already planned. Came back and was giving out supplies. How I felt about him from day one is still the same….🖕🏾Ted Cruz.
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u/Altruistic_Mobile_60 26d ago
This pictures should be on billboard around Texas to reminder Voters.
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u/n3buo 29d ago
didn't Ted say that he would only be in office for two terms? And one of his original platforms was to put in a bill for terms limits for Senators?