Tag Archives: Ted Cruz

On Booting Cruz and Hawley From the Senate

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Thomas Mets

There have been a few calls for the expulsion of Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley from the Senate, or even their arrest. When other members of Congress are pushing for it, it’s important to consider what precedent this would set. … Continue reading →

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2018 Election Preferences

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Thomas Mets

For what it’s worth, I thought I’d list my preferences in certain elections in the upcoming midterms, if only to be able to refer to it later. I do want Republicans to maintain overall control of the US Senate. In … Continue reading →

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The James Gunn Fiasco

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Thomas Mets

James Gunn was recently fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 because of stupid things he had written years ago. Many are upset because his firing is due to comments exposed by Mike Cernovich, but there is another facet … Continue reading →

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The Moment Cruz Leads Jeb By 1 Vote

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Thomas Mets

Ted Cruz leads Jeb Bush by one vote in New Hampshire Continue reading →

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August 6 2013 Politics Round-Up

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Thomas Mets

First Read predicts that Cory Booker may become a liberal version of Ted Cruz. If you believe the polls, Newark Mayor Cory Booker is expected to cruise to victory in the Aug. 13 Democratic primary for the late Sen. Frank … Continue reading →

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July 31 2013 Politics Round-Up

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Thomas Mets

After the stories about how Hillary Clinton wants to cut ties with Huma Abedin due to her husband’s embarrassing mayoral campaign, the new piece about how they’re all worried about Abedin is politically more useful. She’s now taking a break from working … Continue reading →

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July 21 2013 Politics Round-Up

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Jonathan Bernstein suggests that Hillary Clinton may once again be beaten by a younger male candidate just elected to the Senate. The focus of this piece is on Cruz’s general election viability. When it comes to the primary, I’m not going to start handicapping … Continue reading →

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Presidential Contenders And Conventional Qualifications

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Thomas Mets

In a piece about the political aspirations of Texas senator Ted Cruz, Jonathan Bernstein offered a shorthand way of measuring whether someone is a legitimate Presidential contender. There are really two tests for whether someone is a viable candidate for a … Continue reading →

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