Ted Cruz's secret playbook found in Senate refectory -- and posted online
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A playbook belonging to Republican Sen. Ted Cruz — which appears to show how he aims to raise cash to get him reelected for another term in office — was found in the Senate refectory and scooped up by a reporter who posted it online.
Pablo Manríquez, co-publisher of "Capitol Press" and who describes himself on X as a "hill reporter and oil painter," landed on the tranche of briefing papers that contain innocuous information about the weather in New York this week, but also phone numbers and addresses of such notables such as billionaire Ron Lauder and Wall Street scion John Loeb.
"Someone, presumably a staffer, left a folder full of briefing documents on TED CRUZ donors in the Senate Refectory," Manríquez wrote on X. He then posted a thread of some of the senator's detailed itinerary and talking points to schmooze would-be deep-pocketed donors. Cruz, 53, is being challenged by 40-year-old Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX), who served three terms in office and, before becoming a civil rights attorney, played four seasons in the NFL.
The documents offer a glimpse into the methods and tidbits that Cruz is prompted to bring up, as well as specific dollar amounts he should seek from each person. The document also coaches him on what to say during the meetups.
https://www.alternet.org/ted-cruz-playbook/
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