Of the 25 bills Cruz introduced in the 113th Congress, only two made it through the Senate. However, only three Republican Senators in the last Congress got more than two bills through the upper chamber, making Cruz the fourth most successful in his party.
Did I say he was the 4th most successful in his party as a FRESHMAN Senator?
He shut down the government a couple times.
He probably stopped some bad bills from passing into law.
The 213 floor speeches Cruz gave over the course of the 113th Congress ranked him as the fifth most active Senate floor speaker, and it’s here that Cruz has distinguished himself.
Perhaps most memorably, Cruz spoke on the floor of the Senate for 21 hours during the 2013 showdown over ObamaCare that ultimately led to a 17-day government shutdown.
Cruz has trumpeted his high-profile opposition to Democratic initiatives in Congress, which he says plays as big a role in determining the direction of the government as passing legislation does.
Did I say he was the fifth most active Senate floor speaker as a FRESHMAN Senator?
Who will you be voting for in the primaries? Presidential election? Senate and House seats? Oh I'm sorry, I forgot, you can't vote in our electoral process....
I grow weary of Canadians who freely offer up their opinions about American politics when they don't have a vote that counts and have absolutely no say in the matter whatsoever. You are an alien to the United States, and your opinion matters not one bit with regard to our country and how it's run. Since we as US CITIZENS are the ones whose vote counts and whose opinions matter regarding the politics of OUR country, then that's what we'll go with, not the opinions of non-resident aliens regarding someone else's country and politics.
It's as simple as this: One should not concern themselves with how their neighbor chooses to run his household. Worry about your own house.
Won 5 of the 9 cases argued before the Supreme Court of the United States.....
Talking about his alienation of socially moderate GOPers: " It's the full frontal assault on millions of GOP voters who, on one issue or another, share some of those dreaded New York Values."
"He believes in the utility of enemies-...-because they're such easy foils and because he's convinced that polarization works and persecution complexes sell."
"Mr. Cruz needs to answer how he plans to win 50.1% in those states (purple ones), not 70% of the Bible Belt"
"Mr. Cruz needs to study old Ronald Reagan clips to understand the difference between having strong beliefs and being an insufferable jerk about them."
Talking about how people in America believe their true identity "lies in the near future, not the ancestral past. This is the America of aspiration and competition, of honest self-reinvention, of getting along in crowded places, of letting the smaller differences slide."
Sure, I know what the Cruz supporters will say. But I am convinced Cruz has no support, and will not receive any as either the nominee or the president. My own take, many simply see him as an opportunistic jerk. I think Sanders, Bloomberg or Biden would beat him in the general election, and I say that knowing I will absolutely vote for him over the dem, while holding my noise and praying that the Holy Spirit can soften his heart with those that disagree with him.
Cruz also presented oral argument for the amici states in the companion case to Heller before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Do you have anything based on fact rather than feelings?
"Failures are relivant, doing your job is whats expected isnt it?"
He did his job BETTER than the MAJORITY of Republicans in the Senate.
If you want to talk failures you should talk Trump....
TSI is exactly correct. Opinions are allowed here, and will not be shut down just because you do not agree. Here is the point, that Opinion Piece was in the WSJ, read by millions. That will have more sway with what people think than "facts" post by cruz supporters on this site.
People that make decisions daily base many of those on gut instinct after learning as much as possible. I have already posted some relevant facts such as Cruz not getting one republican to allow him more time to talk at a recent conservative gathering. Reading multiple similar accounts has caused me to "feel" Ted is his own worst enemy and is not electable.
He is more than welcome, as are you.
I do believe he did voice his opinion, correct?
Would you shut down my opinion questioning his opinion?
You obviously didn't read this thread and must be an Obama supporter....
So you praise Trump for trying and failing and want Cruz to do nothing more?
LOL...Think before you type.
Not quite sure how you get much more of a winning coalition than that. And I'd just point out again that he did all that despite likely having lost some votes because of his stand against Ethanol Mandates in the state that depends on them more than any other.
Introduced 68 amendments 2 passed= 3% success or 97% failure
9 cases before the SCOTUS with 5 cases won = 56% success rate or 44% failure
I got the numbers from above, someone feel free to correct me if I made a mistake.
It is the nature of the political game.
That is why taking your Social Security and Immigration policy continue to be big winners in politics.
Obama used emotion so well he has divided the nation and Trump is playing the same game.
Anyway, I am digressing from a real mans accomplishments by speaking on a Liberal playing Conservative on TV for reality show addicts.
You forget these are facts not fabrications. Please tell it all if you are going to tell it.
You left out the fact of his Junior performance compared to all the other members of the Senate was much higher than theirs.
Remember he performed 4th, 5th, and 12th compared to all other Republican Senators in said catagories.
Really disingenuous...
His credentials outshine any other candidate in recent memory and the Establishment and Democrats know it.
As he said at the Supreme Court of the United States...
"I rest my case"
BK, We are looking for accomplishments, not opinions.
I didn't realize Kyle's friend Harry still ran the Senate.
Introduced 68 amendments 2 passed= 3% success or 97% failure
9 cases before the SCOTUS with 5 cases won = 56% success rate or 44% failure
I got the numbers from above, someone feel free to correct me if I made a mistake."
Is this still the complete list of accomplisments for Senator Cruz? I really expected to see more accomplishments than this, I am quite shocked. A few of the regulars here have said over and over again how much Ted Cruz has accomplished,show us what it is so we can lay this to rest once and for all.
He did a great job as a conservative on the stuff you posted above. but how does that translate into any ability to be able to govern as a conservative? I hope we both agree you have to work with people as a president, we are not a dictatorship-yet!
Make him the AG when a republican is elected.
Speaking of dislike, can you say with honesty they would like Trump in all his narcissist glory?
As far as Cruz he could have maybe been more accommodating in the Senate, but the President is one branch of Government....
Have you ever had anyone jealous of you if you were outperforming them?
I see this likable thing as anything we can throw to deter from facts concerning Cruz.
The Democrats usually call Republicans dumb.
When ability to be liked is the only thing he can be attacked on either by Democrats or Establishment types, it should really tell us that he is our guy......IMHO
Appealing cases is not cheap. Taking a case to the Supreme Court is a $250-$500k event at a minimum, if not more. That case would have lost at trial, gone to at least one appellate level beforehand, in most cases, and one side lost.
The losing side thought enough of their chances to take it up the food chain, reaching the Supreme Court level. And to get a petition for certiorari accepted, at least four justices must approve it. A low percentage of the cases taken up to the Supremes gets heard.
This generally means it is a question of first impression, or a very tough question.
I had a very good lawyer, with at that time some 30 year experience, tell me that he did a ten year average of wins versus losses. His average over that ten year period was about 50%, because he was taking the tough cases to trial. The other cases were settled, depending on who had the slam dunk side of the case, either favorably or "take what you can get."
If a lawyer has a 90% batting average for wins, that means he's taking easy cases to trial that should be dealt. A district attorney's office here had the young prosecutors making ridiculous offers on slam dunk DUI and domestic violence cases, so they could get their 2 trials/month in, and win them. The offers were so bad that nobody would accept them. Were they good lawyers? No. But their batting average was near 100%.
55% at that level is damn good work.
Franzen, Thank you, I was beginning to think that my sarcasm was not being understood. I hope you also understand that the numbers and facts can be twisted in both directions, for many different reasons.
5/9 at the Supreme Court level is a damn good accomplishment, though.
He had a staff. It's a hell of a lot more than being a community organizer.
I was an early proponent of Walker and Cruz, in part because I wanted a governor. Well, none of the worthwhile governors made it this far, so I'm going to run with Cruz. He's at least smart enough to know what he doesn't know.
Again, JMO... I have followed politics with a keen interest for 25 plus years. More than some here, less than others. I cannot recall a candidate that so many members of both parties spoke ill of.
That does not take away from Cruz's accomplishments as a lawyer etc. Certainly will admit he is a bright man.
If he is the nominee, I think he will be torn apart and there will be many within his own party that will enjoy it, some will even help. I am of the camp of lesser of two evils, and I recognize many here disagree with that. I am OK with their disagreeing. Our FF recognized politics would ignite extreme passions and took care to create a system that would survive.
I also have thought what TSI stated. The loudest voices supporting Cruz seem to be those who are insulting and rude. I appreciate your civility. Thank you.
You talk of a record that turns you off.
I am in Missouri "Show Me" that record.
Comparison to Obama is ludicrous.
If you are going to run for President you speak of your experience and accomplishments, it's what you do.
Go to a job interview and don't talk about yourself, see if you get hired.....
Until Republicans have super-majorities in both Houses anything that would resemble strong pro-Conservative legislation isn't getting signed into law by Obama-period.
Now if you want to point to Republican congressional members with better records of success I submit without reservation you can find them. I'll go out on a limb and offer my opinion that most, if not all of these "go-getters" will have voting records that would make any staunch conservative run for the Pepto, the bathroom or both.
Consistency of positions can be a record one can point to; in this aspect Ted Cruz has been remarkably consistent. This is the type of leadership of principle and the kind of resolve I want in my next POTUS.
Contrary to the theory some at least seem to stick their toe in the water on, Ronald Reagan eloquently stated "we win, they lose" as his definition of a desired outcome. Go along to get along has gotten us along; along the path to becoming a 3rd world nation. No thank-you, I've no interest in boarding that train.
My issues with Donald Trump have nothing to do with his business acumen or record; they have everything to do with his convenient donning of the cloak of conservatism as opposed to someone who's lived, breathed and slept it for the bulk of his adult life.
Given the choice between a bright light and a shadow I'll take the bright light every time.
By the way I don't suffer from the delusion that Ted Cruz is perfect; no human being is. He is though, in my opinion, the best person for the job he's running for, hands down.
"Kyle, You sound more like Trump every day, if your not calling someone names you are giving us the "I'm smarter and more valuable than her" speech. It really is ok to answer a question without calling someone a name or telling us how smart you are,very disgusting. "
Wife beaters: I wouldn't beat her if she wasn't such a ... Drunks and drug addicts: I wouldn't drink/use if you weren't such a... Sureshot: I wouldn't be such a .....if Kyle didn't do....
Sorry, dude, I see you for what you are, by what you do. Own it.
Not wanting to call anyone out, but I agree with what you stated regarding the behaviors of some individuals. Hopefully we can all just move forward on debating the issues. Spike was right that many of us, including myself, must do better keeping the personal attacks at bay.
Introduced 68 amendments 2 passed= 3% success or 97% failure
9 cases before the SCOTUS with 5 cases won = 56% success rate or 44% failure"
Is this still the full list of Ted's accomplisments?
Yet someone wants apples and oranges compared because things weren't going how they expected? Too bad.
Might as well ask "well, yeah, but how many trashy reality tv shows was he in?" You would be correct in saying Honey Boo Boo would best Cruz in that category....
