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    Default Cruz voting record: Not all is at it appears

    Interesting article explaining the passage of TPP. Worth a read:
    http://theconservativetreehouse.com/...e/#more-112753

    Red Circled Candidates All Support Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement (TPP)




    Senator Ted Cruz reversed his position on TPP because he could. He realized its passage no longer needed his vote. Cruz knew the TPP was controversial, politically.

    Remember, this was HIS BILL along with Paul Ryan.

    Cruz supported TPP, Cruz constructed Fast-Track Trade Promotion Authority (via unanimous consent) to facilitate TPP. Senator Cruz still supports TPP. However, as soon as his vote was no longer needed to insure it, he threw his vote in the opposite, more politically favorable, direction.

    It was, yet again, an example of how Cruz sneaks his way through congress by hiding his motives and intents. It fools many people, including his supporters. However, it does not fool us.
    On another bill HR 1314 Cruz voted against an amendment to the Trade Deal that would require congress to be consulted if China (or other nations) were to join after the fact:

    Senate Amendment 1251 “To require the approval of Congress before additional countries may join the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement”…

    http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LI...n=1&vote=00189

    Cruz voted NAY. Directly saying he did not want congress to be consulted before other countries, namely CHINA, could join TPP.

    ♦ Notice during November’s debate Rand Paul, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz were saying China is not part of TPP; contrast their voices against Donald Trump who was honestly saying TPP carries a backdoor for China (and Russia) to join.
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    And again, I only see Trump supporters bashing on other Republican candidates (mainly Cruz), I don't see many other Republican supporters bashing on Trump, their hatred is more towards the Democratic/Socialist party.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hurley842002 View Post
    And again, I only see Trump supporters bashing on other Republican candidates (mainly Cruz), I don't see many other Republican supporters bashing on Trump, their hatred is more towards the Democratic/Socialist party.
    Since when is stating the facts surrounding a Senator's voting record, "bashing?"


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    Quote Originally Posted by davsel View Post
    Since when is stating the facts surrounding a Senator's voting record, "bashing?"


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    That pic just about explains most Trump supporters...

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    Quote Originally Posted by hurley842002 View Post
    That pic just about explains most Trump supporters...
    Yet another fine argument against what was posted.
    You have completely changed my outlook.
    Well done.
    Last edited by davsel; 02-23-2016 at 00:44.

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    Quote Originally Posted by davsel View Post
    Since when is stating the facts surrounding a Senator's voting record, "bashing?"


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    #1 : you forgot NAFTA

    #2 : TRUMP HAS NO VOTING RECORD!! HE'S NEVER HELD AN ELECTED OFFICE

    If you're going to show the difference between candidates. At least be honest about it. I expected better from you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hurley842002 View Post
    And again, I only see Trump supporters bashing on other Republican candidates (mainly Cruz), I don't see many other Republican supporters bashing on Trump, their hatred is more towards the Democratic/Socialist party.
    That is because they have too much in common with Hillary and Bernie supporters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo View Post
    TRUMP HAS NO VOTING RECORD!! HE'S NEVER HELD AN ELECTED OFFICE
    I came here took ask this... Just what is his voting record?

    Trump's voting record doesn't "appear" at all!
    Last edited by 68Charger; 02-23-2016 at 08:24.
    ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ, we are the III%, CIP2, and some other catchphrase meant to aggravate progreSSives who are hell bent on taking rights away...

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    So, since Trump is not a Senator, and therefore has no voting record in the Senate, voters should NOT examine the Senate voting records of Cruz and Rubio?
    Is that not willful ignorance?

    All candidates have unflattering issues they want to hide.
    Why not bring these issues to light in order to make a more informed choice?

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    Quote Originally Posted by davsel View Post
    So, since Trump is not a Senator, and therefore has no voting record in the Senate, voters should NOT examine the Senate voting records of Cruz and Rubio?
    Is that not willful ignorance?

    All candidates have unflattering issues they want to hide.
    Why not bring these issues to light in order to make a more informed choice?
    That's fine, but even the picture is misleading... You could replace Trump's head with a cheeseburger or a turnip and it would be just as accurate.
    ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ, we are the III%, CIP2, and some other catchphrase meant to aggravate progreSSives who are hell bent on taking rights away...

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