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(30,406 posts) Thu Feb 18, 2021, 02:10 PM Feb 2021

Cruz defends flying to Cancun amid Texas power outages [View all]

Source: The Hill

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Thursday confirmed he flew to Mexico with family members Wednesday evening, responding for the first time to widespread backlash in his home state that's been battered by a severe winter storm.

Cruz said in a statement shared with The Hill that he accompanied his daughters on a flight to Mexico since they had the week off with school canceled.

“Wanting to be a good dad,” Cruz said, he decided to fly “with them last night and am flying back this afternoon.”

“This has been an infuriating week for Texans,” he said, adding “the greatest state in the greatest country in the world has been without power. We have food lines, gas lines, and people sleeping at the neighbors’ houses. Our homes are freezing and our lights are out.”

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/539432-cruz-defends-flying-to-cancun-amid-texas-power-outages

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Cruz defends flying to Cancun amid Texas power outages [View all] sabra Feb 2021 OP

He's a big Liar... hlthe2b Feb 2021 #1

Yes, this whole thing is a lie. It's also been confirmed that going down he requested an upgrade.... George II Feb 2021 #12

Yep Rebl2 Feb 2021 #40

It's what they do best hibbing Feb 2021 #23

RESIGN SCUMBAG! Dawson Leery Feb 2021 #2

Defending the indefensible.... AZ8theist Feb 2021 #3

He Blamed His CHILDREN???? leftieNanner Feb 2021 #4

Yep. Threw the kids under the bus. underpants Feb 2021 #6

I KNEW he would do it- put it on either the kids or Heidi Peregrine Took Feb 2021 #8

Remember how Cruz was described as a really smart guy? Paladin Feb 2021 #20

At this point, almost anybody could beat him! leftieNanner Feb 2021 #24

I wouldn't bet a large amount on that. Paladin Feb 2021 #26

Unfortunately we know how long 4 years is. JudyM Feb 2021 #29

Typical repuq. Always blaming someone else for their failings. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2021 #5

So, he is now abandoning his daughters in Mexico? Miguelito Loveless Feb 2021 #7

I believe his wife stayed with them. leftieNanner Feb 2021 #9

So, long story short Miguelito Loveless Feb 2021 #14

Of course not! leftieNanner Feb 2021 #15

That is a really big suitcase for a 24 hour trip, Qanqun Qruz! DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #10

Pretty big suitcase colorado_ufo Feb 2021 #42

"... and am flying back this afternoon." 2naSalit Feb 2021 #11

His flight was hijacked twodogsbarking Feb 2021 #13

Sounds like Nixon's checkers speech... Generic Other Feb 2021 #16

"the greatest state in the greatest country in the world has been without power..... George II Feb 2021 #17

Yep OldBaldy1701E Feb 2021 #45

Career over family is a Republickan value RainCaster Feb 2021 #18

I'm wondering how Ted thinks this makes him look good. Taken at it's very, very best, it Vinca Feb 2021 #19

That luggage he's pulling is no weekend bag either, more like 2 weeks. Jetheels Feb 2021 #39

When scanning that statement into the "De-bullshitter 3000" it translates as: Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2021 #21

How old are his girls? If young, they should not be left alone. If older, who wants patricia92243 Feb 2021 #22

9 and 12 TexasBushwhacker Feb 2021 #31

His wife was in the photos at the airport so I think she did go, which makes his "explanation" deurbano Feb 2021 #36

Like Most Folks Can Afford to Just Pack Up And Take A Flight to Cancun modrepub Feb 2021 #25

No - he's flying back because he got caught. BlueIdaho Feb 2021 #27

That's it too. JohnnyRingo Feb 2021 #32

No kidding... BlueIdaho Feb 2021 #33

They must eat a lot of stupid soup in Texas Yeehah Feb 2021 #28

He has to get back to blame liberals. JohnnyRingo Feb 2021 #30

He already catches a donkey show every time he looks in a mirror. cstanleytech Feb 2021 #34

Maybe his wife then JohnnyRingo Feb 2021 #35

That is exactly how I said he would spin his going to Cancun Escurumbele Feb 2021 #37

We have food lines, and gas lines, but me and my family have heat and food in Cancun turbinetree Feb 2021 #38

He is succeeding Oscarthegreat Feb 2021 #41

Oh how I miss Keith Olbermann and his "Worst Person in the WOOOOORRRLLLLDDDD!" George II Feb 2021 #48

Gee, Mr. Cruz, I think I need some "mansplainin'!" colorado_ufo Feb 2021 #43

Their mother went with them. He was not needed rpannier Feb 2021 #44

Cruz seeks the good life but supported the Wall bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #46

Bob and weave. Sit and Spin. Shake and Bake. Whirl while we hurl. Dipshit. Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #47