Cruz has collected $800,000 for his political action committee

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http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/fools-errand-heroic-stand-gop-cruz-lee-20590109

Fool's Errand or Heroic Stand? GOP on Cruz, Lee
WASHINGTON October 16, 2013 (AP)
By DONNA CASSATA Associated Press

Cruz, a freshman who engaged in a 21-hour talkathon and egged on House Republicans for the fight, was unapologetic.

"This battle will continue to provide real relief for the millions of Americans who are hurting, who right now still don't have a voice in the United States Senate," said Cruz, surrounded by a pack of reporters.

His defiance has been wildly cheered by outside conservative groups that have made money on the months-long dispute and the far right flank that hails Cruz and Lee for what they call a principled, courageous stand.

Cruz, a potential presidential candidate in 2016, has seized the headlines and collected nearly $800,000 for his political action committee in the past three months.

[IllinoisBirdWatcher]

1. Gee, $0.40 from each of his 2,000,000 petition signers

That sounds about right for teabaggers.

[fredamae]

3. One of the Best photo's Ever :) n/t

[IllinoisBirdWatcher]

5. Thanks. Please feel free to repost it far and wide.

[Demit]

2. See? The media is already rehabilitating him.

Happily repeating what the far right said about his "principled, courageous stand." And calling him a potential presidential candidate. And the headline writer using the word "heroic" with a straight face. This ain't over. This is just beginning.

[fredamae]

4. Oh yes, what we know

he's received so far? Is chicken scratch in the big picture.....