This Sen. Cruz from Texas seems like a real piece of work.....

[marmar]

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) dismissed the military credentials of two of President Barack Obama's cabinet nominees Saturday despite the fact that both are veterans.

"Okay, we've got two pending nominations, John Kerry and Chuck Hagel," he said in responding to a question at the National Review Institute summit in Washington. "Both of whom are very prominently -- "

Cruz took a pregnant pause. "Anti-us?" said a moderator.

"Less than ardent fans of the U.S. military," he continued. .....................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/26/ted-cruz-john-kerry-chuck-hagel_n_2558491.html?1359230214&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

[Cali_Democrat]

1. We should thank people like Cruz

It's because of assholes like him that the GOP won't win a presidential election for the foreseeable future...and they've only won the popular vote once in the last 6 presidential elections.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. The Senate needs to activate it's Cruz control.

[Voice for Peace]

3. that should bring in the military & veteran support...

[0rganism]

4. he's got a point

nothing would make people "Less than ardent fans of the U.S. military" more effectively than having served in it.

[malaise]

5. And then some

A ReTHUG scumbag...and a lightweight to boot

[Faygo Kid]

6. Yet another chickenhawk

Questioning the patriotism of decorated veterans without serving himself.

I have no problems with those who didn't serve in the military, unless they are neocon chickenhawks. Cruz is one of them.

[Honeycombe8]

7. He's tea party. Just won his election in Nov. Yuk. I had hopes he'd lose. (I'm in TX).nt

[sad-cafe]

8. what branch did he serve?

I just do not understand these people.

[reteachinwi]

9. Thinkingabout

wants him added to this website. http://www.ourdumbsenator.com/

[broiles]

10. The guy is a nut. But we are stuck with him for 6 years at least.

[w8liftinglady]

11. Dear Heavens... he's even worse than I thought.

Hell...I'll be working double time on the nexr Senate race.

[UTUSN]

12. my recurring outburst for the next 6yrs: stfu t bagger Cruz!1 nt