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Cha

(296,891 posts)
41. Yes, Props to the Alliance For Justice for their invaluable assistance in getting this done, fresh!
Wed Dec 17, 2014, 07:55 AM
Dec 2014

As for the Cruzter... he's in the dog house but "disputes" it, OF COURSE!

Republicans Are Mad At Ted Cruz For Doing Democrats A Big Favor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unhappy Republicans say Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has given President Barack Obama a present this holiday season — a gift certificate good for confirmation of 12 judicial appointments, not long after the voters had delivered the Democrats a lump of coal in midterm elections.

Cruz, a tea party favorite and potential 2016 presidential contender, disputed the claim through his spokesman on Monday.

But there was no dissent that Democrats, who must turn over power to Republicans in January, were in position to confirm not only the judges, but 11 other appointees before the Senate wraps up work for the year.

Among them are nominees that Republicans have sought to block for two relatively high-profile posts. They are Vivek Murthy, confirmed late in the day as surgeon general, and Sarah Saldana to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency that will oversee the new administration policy on immigration that Cruz wants to defund.

snip// Oh Snap.. need to hear from Orrin..

"You should have an end goal in sight if you're going to do these types of things, and I don't see an end goal other than irritating a lot of people," Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah said then.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/15/republicans-ted-cruz_n_6330588.html

Of course cruz "disputed".. he denied 'causing the government ShutDown in 2013 too.. blamed it on Pres Obama.. will he blame this on Obama too? ROFL

~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #1
You mad/ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #2
Harry Reid epitomizes the adage 'Beware the wrath of a patient man.' freshwest Dec 2014 #3
You have got that right, freshwest sheshe2 Dec 2014 #4
Senator Reid certainly has "stayed in the Lion's Den", fresh! Risen to overcome his Cha Dec 2014 #6
I gotcher Lame Duck right here, she.. Cha Dec 2014 #5
It is one hell of a bravo moment... sheshe2 Dec 2014 #8
Such a cutie pie Lion.. they're in the Lion's Den alright! Cha Dec 2014 #10
That is a breathtaking picture, Cha sheshe2 Dec 2014 #12
I love that pic.. I put it on FB too~ Cha Dec 2014 #14
Kudos as well to the Alliance For Justice who worked with the Prez and Reid to get this done. freshwest Dec 2014 #39
Yes, Props to the Alliance For Justice for their invaluable assistance in getting this done, fresh! Cha Dec 2014 #41
Cruzing~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #7
What's to like?.. he instigated Shutting Down our Government last year to the tune of $24 Billion$$$ Cha Dec 2014 #13
Your first image is most awesome! sheshe2 Dec 2014 #16
Hilarious underpants Dec 2014 #37
k~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #9
Love this toon she mcar Dec 2014 #55
Thanks mcar~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #57
Lol~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #11
Lots of lame ducks and the President's not one of them.. oh, maybe the one flying over Cha Dec 2014 #17
And laid an egg on Boners poopyhead. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #20
Poor Boner.. Cha Dec 2014 #21
Poopyheads Poopyheads Poopyheads... sheshe2 Dec 2014 #22
You do.. just one more thing.. I just posted your OP link to my son Cha Dec 2014 #23
Cool thanks~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #24
I bet it's cold there.. Brrrrrrrrr! Cha Dec 2014 #26
LOL~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #75
The one time I will ever thank Ted Cruz napkinz Dec 2014 #15
He'd love it! Rofl! Cha Dec 2014 #18
this was the huff post headline~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #25
Well named, Huff! It's quite the windfall.. I didn't think we were imagining it all Cha Dec 2014 #27
Ya~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #19
Here's what's hilarious: these appointments are the most lasting legacy of Ted Cruz's career Recursion Dec 2014 #28
I know, Recursion.. it's Mind-Blowing!! I'm thanking Ted Cruz but it's really hard to Cha Dec 2014 #29
It helps the filibuster rules were changed for nominations. joshcryer Dec 2014 #34
astounding wonderful news!!!! NCarolinawoman Dec 2014 #30
A miracle for Christmas, New Year's and some of those Judges are for life, NCarolinawoman! Cha Dec 2014 #31
Don't you just love this! sheshe2 Dec 2014 #74
This is great news Gothmog Dec 2014 #32
This will reverberate for years. joshcryer Dec 2014 #33
A Gift from the Universe, josh.. and oh Ted Cruz didn't hurt. Cha Dec 2014 #36
Justice Jackpot! Cha Dec 2014 #35
I hope Graham and the lot are experiencing many a sleepless night. great white snark Dec 2014 #38
It's gotta kinda put a damper on their imminent take over of Cha Dec 2014 #40
Ouch, it sure has to hurt them, great white snark. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #58
Justice Jackpot and a new SG and Sarah Saldana to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Cha Dec 2014 #42
Cruz refuses to stand down Cha Dec 2014 #43
Ted Cruz Embarrassingly Whines About Fact-Checking Site That Constantly Exposes His Lies - Cha Dec 2014 #44
If you ever get bored, go back and read the tripe that Cruz spewed on the floor of the Senate . . . Major Hogwash Dec 2014 #69
Never going to get THAT bored.. but I do have something Cha Dec 2014 #71
The U.S. Finally Has a New Surgeon General, and You Can Thank Ted Cruz Cha Dec 2014 #45
I agree, but it's too bad he couldn't get them all passed davidpdx Dec 2014 #46
Kick 4 Justice! Cha Dec 2014 #47
I don't understand. postulater Dec 2014 #48
Rule change on the filibuster. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #59
I get that, but why didn't they do it last week or the week before. postulater Dec 2014 #61
I got one link for you, please go find the rest for yourself... sheshe2 Dec 2014 #62
K Cha Dec 2014 #49
Two men you never want to see across a poker table: brer cat Dec 2014 #50
Excellent! : ) n/t MBS Dec 2014 #51
Hell to the Yes Mr. President! Blue Idaho Dec 2014 #52
Kick 4 Justice Jackpot, Blue Idaho! Cha Dec 2014 #53
I'll say it again mcar Dec 2014 #54
Beautiful! This is exactly the type of action that will get Democrats elected again. nt Zorra Dec 2014 #56
Welp Happy fucking dance! lonestarnot Dec 2014 #60
That picture of President Obama laughing is priceless!!!!!! Major Hogwash Dec 2014 #63
I love that picture! It's the perfect gotcha image! sheshe2 Dec 2014 #64
President Obama has been a HUGE inspiration to me. Major Hogwash Dec 2014 #68
Early on in the debates when I had his back... sheshe2 Dec 2014 #70
Kicking For Justice. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #65
President "Spock" Obama... 3catwoman3 Dec 2014 #66
He done good! sheshe2 Dec 2014 #67
Kickety pop! Hekate Dec 2014 #72
Kickety poop to the poopyheads that hate this President!!!! sheshe2 Dec 2014 #73
Now you're just giddy! Hekate Dec 2014 #76
Well I am trying to stay clean, hekate. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #77
Remember our motto here at camp: Clean mind, clean body; take your pick. Hekate Dec 2014 #78
I love that smile! napkinz Dec 2014 #79
Kick nt Andy823 Dec 2014 #80
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