Cruz Holds Up Vote on FCC Chairman After Citing Political Speech

[highplainsdem]

Source: Bloomberg

Republican Senator Ted Cruz blocked Tom Wheeler’s nomination to be chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission after asking whether the Democrat would use the agency to regulate political speech.

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“Yes, the senator is holding the nominee,” Sean Rushton, a spokesman for Cruz, said in an e-mail today. Senators can by tradition singlehandedly stall consideration of a presidential appointee.

Cruz, of Texas, in a June hearing asked Wheeler to say whether the agency could regulate political speech or implement rules proposed under last year’s failed Disclose Act. The bill opposed by Republicans would have required nonprofit groups to reveal who pays for their political advertisements.

Cruz wants to know Wheeler’s views on implementing the Disclose Act by administrative action, Rushton said. Cruz wants to speak soon with Wheeler, he said.

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Read more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-17/cruz-holds-up-vote-on-fcc-chairman-after-citing-political-speech.html

[CherokeeDem]

1. This little f*$#er...

needs to be corralled. He's going to do nothing up muck up the works every more vigorously from this point on.

[kardonb]

12. little

ginormous ego , no brain , TX size delusional .

[Cha]

20. he's learned nothing from his Giant Defeat..

[elehhhhna]

26. Sure he has! He can get his saggy creepy face on the news every day

every day

[mpcamb]

17. He even LOOKS like Joe McCarthy

And the similarities don't stop there.

[Norbert]

37. "There is no limit...

...in answer to the question, how stupid can you get."

-President Dwight Davit Eisenhower (paraphrased)

[Berlum]

2. OCCULTISM. Again. As usual. Republicon Occultism

The RepubliBaggers (R) ARE scared shitless that they will have to reveal who is paying for all their lying TV and Radio Ads.

What are the RepubliBaggers (R) hiding? What is so evil about their MONEYBUCK sources that they must keep it OCCULTED ?

[Siwsan]

3. My amateur diagnosis of Cruz: He is a megalomaniac

1. A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.

2. An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions.

[snappyturtle]

4. ....and a Dominionist. nt

[Scairp]

6. Mine is more prosaic

He is a fucking asshole who, despite his high fallutin' education, is an utter moron. We have GOT to help the people of Texas get rid of him next election. He is not a public servant by any definition. So, I myself intend to send as much money as possible to whomever (Dem), chooses to run against Cruz next time. He has got to go.

[Left Coast2020]

22. If we get Wendy Davis In the Statehouse, It will lay the groundwork for

replacing his f'ing ass. Truly a self-gratifing, me-me-me moran.

What other adjectives can I use?

[rickyhall]

39. Actually IMO

Cruz is just a little prick with big mouth...

[The Wizard]

13. Nah

He's just a jerkoff.

[Siwsan]

16. Well, yes, there is that possibility.

Or, perhaps, both.

[rocktivity]

18. Actually, he's in a psychotic class by itself:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251332290


rocktivity

[Siwsan]

21. Thanks for the link - I have 'rec'd you!

There's a whole little cabal, in that party, that will eventually turn on each other. 'Only ONE can Survive!'

[elehhhhna]

27. tyed caligula cruz

[Jody Lane]

5. Beware the Kraken

The monster has been unchained. There will be no reigning him in now.

[Scairp]

9. I don't believe that

No elected official is safe, not even that little freak.

[Siwsan]

10. This is the information age, and skeletons could yet be unearthed

And, he just might get grounded by his own party.

[bunnies]

11. The Kraken? More like The Crackhead.

Welcome to DU.

[Rebellious Republican]

30. Well there is that money thing that all pols need, I think the backers are backing off.

Just sayin. You know what they say about biting the hand that feeds you. Welcome to DU Jody Lane. Are you ready for some fun, hope so, there is never a dull moment around here.

[IrishAyes]

32. If a dull moment ever rears its ugly head, you and I together can chop it off, can't we?

We'd have lots of helpers, too.

[Rebellious Republican]

34. Thats a deal!

[bunnies]

7. I dont think Ive ever seen anyone so desperate for attention.

Such a sad, pathetic, little man. Clearly a slow learner.

[Peregrine Took]

8. "Pwecious widdle Teddy" wuvs limelight now. He's all hooked and wants more and more

So full of himself he's ready to pop like that little girl in Willy Wonka.

[tavernier]

25. Excuse me... I Knew Teddy

He is NO Teddy.

[MyNameGoesHere]

14. señor Cruz R-Canada/Cuba you are such a fucking turd.

All that National Mall space and not a single guillotine being built. It is a shame to waste so much space.

[Kingofalldems]

15. He's the King of the 7 Mountains don't you know...

[big_dog]

19. he's being called 'Senator Shutdown' now

http://techcrunch.com/2013/10/17/why-senator-shutdown-ted-cruz-blocked-the-fcc-chairman-nominee/

[red dog 1]

28. Thanks for the link.

"Senator Shutdown"....That's a good moniker for the jackass.

[bluesbassman]

23. He's like a toddler that just learned his first word. Unfortunately it was "no".

NO, No, no, no-no-no-no, Nooooooooo! ad infinitum....

[Jack Rabbit]

36. Senator Two-year-old?

[Scuba]

24. I think he's doing a great and valuable service to this Country of ours ...

... his continued antics will assure Democratic victory in 2014, followed by some legislation to protect voting rights and the People who are America.

[red dog 1]

29. Thanks, highplainsdem, for posting.

[olddad56]

31. He must have a really little dick.

[IrishAyes]

33. That's usually the trouble.

[tomm2thumbs]

35. which implies that there is one to measure at all

something which I would extend severe doubts about

[IrishAyes]

38. You're determined

to be meaner about it than I am, aren't you?

Well, many thanks. After the last 3 grueling days I need all the laughs I can find. Fortunately we only need look as far as Carnival Cruz.