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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy is Ted Cruz going to Mandela's memorial service?
Cruz's office did not indicate the freshman Senator has any connection to Mandela, but Cruz said in a statement that he was "honored" to be able to attend the event.
On the 20-hour flight, Cruz could sit near the only other Republican to attend, Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois. Schock said he was "humbled" to be asked by Boehner to lead the delegation and represent House Republicans.
Or Cruz could sit near civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis of Georgia and other members of the CBC, who tend to have more liberal political leanings.
"We notified all Senate offices of the quick availability. Senator Cruz requested to go on the trip," Stewart said.
Told about Cruz's trip, Republican strategist, John Feehery, said he was "speechless." But then he said, "Good for him."
"Sometimes the best way to be a profile in courage is by taking on the nut jobs," Feehery said, referring to the ugly comments Cruz got last week.
A politically and personally challenging moment for Cruz could be when Cuban President Raul Castro speaks at the service.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/09/politics/cruz-mandela-trip/
Berlum
(7,044 posts)- dustined to crack the stone and wield a kickass sword against heretics
Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)Justitia
(9,316 posts)hatrack
(59,593 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,456 posts)foreign policy credentials to go along with the rest of his expertise.
hobbit709
(41,694 posts)MADem
(135,425 posts)He needs pictures of himself near black people for the campaign literature and commercials.
This is a substitute for a "fact finding" tour. What a lame scuzz!
Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)and Canada's fight against apartheid?
Its like Hitler mourning the Holocaust.
malaise
(269,187 posts)Corporation even knows what he looks like and will let him be seen across the globe.
Of course that will not happen.
davidpdx
(22,000 posts)and flushes.
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)JHB
(37,162 posts)Much more effective. The dunking wouldn't make any real difference, and would be a donation-bait.
davidpdx
(22,000 posts)If he did I'd enjoy seeing the pictures.
tanyev
(42,623 posts)Kingofalldems
(38,487 posts)el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)He has his base locked up - at a certain point he's got to start presenting himself to mainstream/middle america as a viable President. This is a way to do that. Show that he's not beholden to his base (who clearly don't like Mandela) and that he can . . . i don't know - stand on a stage and look presidential? But I'm sure that's the thinking.
Bryant
Douglas Carpenter
(20,226 posts)lpbk2713
(42,766 posts)Look for the pics of him smirking at the camera and glad handing various world leaders in future campaign media.
Rex
(65,616 posts)That POS is going to run for POTUS, with Koch money backing him.
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mstinamotorcity2
(1,451 posts)It to say Fuck You. There is no other reason. Cruz is a racist. And his daddy is a racist. He doesn't give a sweet fuck about the causes of Prince and President Mandela. It in my opinion is an outright third finger to South Africa and Americans who believe in the spirit of unity. Ted Cruz has not had any certain revelation of decency. Please!!!!This is a Smoke and Mirror routine that we have seen before. The message is still the same. And don't expect him to come back any different. Expect him to double down and use the event to further their stupidity on America's citizens.