Ted Cruz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have an odd-couple plan to drain the swamp, and we love it

[TexasTowelie]

When Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agree on something maybe it is time to declare victory. Or the Apocalypse.

It all started when Ocasio-Cortez tweeted “if you are a member of Congress + leave, you shouldn’t be allowed to turn right around&leverage your service for a lobbyist check.”

Quickly, Cruz responded. “Here’s something I don’t say often: on this point, I AGREE with @AOC Indeed, I have long called for a LIFETIME BAN on former Members of Congress becoming lobbyists. The Swamp would hate it, but perhaps a chance for some bipartisan cooperation?”

And that brought this retort from AOC: “Let’s make a deal.” And she laid out some very simple conditions. A clean bill, no poison pills, “just a straight, clean ban on members of Congress becoming paid lobbyists — then I’ll co-lead the bill with you.”

Read more: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2019/05/30/ted-cruz-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-odd-couple-plan-drain-swamp-love

[czarjak]

1. That'll be the day!

[mitch96]

2. This would be great if it works

Granted it will prolly be watered down to no lobbing for 3-5-10 years not life.. Even so it would be a great deterent to business messing with the government..
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[corbettkroehler]

3. McConnell Is Allergic To Common Sense But, Since His Reelection Bid Is Underwater

perhaps he'll allow a vote.

It's amazing what can happen when people find common ground.

Bernie Sanders did it with the War Powers resolution on Yemen, convincing Sen. Lee to co-sponsor. If a hard-right conservative and a democratic socialist can co-sponsor legislation, anything could happen.

Grim Reaper, the ball's in your court!

P.S. count on a swift veto from Cadet Bone Spurs.

[Karadeniz]

4. Fingers crossed.