Ted Cruz changes his mind on TPA

[Brian4Liberty]

Back in April, Ted Cruz and Paul Ryan wrote on Op-Ed to push for the passage of trade promotion authority for President Obama.


Putting Congress in Charge on Trade (http://www.wsj.com/articles/putting-congress-in-charge-on-trade-1429659409)
‘Fast track’ authority will give lawmakers more say over agreements that are vital for economic growth.
By Paul Ryan And Ted Cruz
April 21, 2015

Apparently after much heat from supporters and potential supporters, Cruz changed his mind on the key cloture vote on TPA today.


Exclusive — Ted Cruz: Obamatrade Enmeshed in Corrupt, Backroom Dealings (http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/06/23/exclusive-ted-cruz-obamatrade-enmeshed-in-corrupt-backroom-dealings/)
by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) - 23 Jun 2015

[Brian4Liberty]

Ted Cruz Flips on Fast-Track (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2016-elections/ted-cruz-flips-on-fast-track-20150623)


The GOP White House hopeful now says he will vote against Trade Promotion Authority because he doesn't trust President Obama.
By Lauren Fox

Ted Cruz was a fierce defender of Trade Promotion Authority. Now, he is fighting against it.

In a blistering op-ed in Breitbart, Cruz announced Tuesday he no longer plans to support Trade Promotion Authority, legislation he voted for weeks [ago] that gives Congress an up-or-down vote on trade bills the president negotiates over the next six years. Citing concerns over immigration and "corrupt Washington backroom deal-making," Cruz reversed his position just hours before the Senate was poised to hold a procedural vote on the bill.
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More: http://www.nationaljournal.com/2016-elections/ted-cruz-flips-on-fast-track-20150623

[dannno]

He must have had to beg his masters for that one.

I wonder what he promised them? I'm sure they already own his soul.

[DisneyFan]

It passed with just enough votes (60).

That's the key. Once the magic number has been reached, TPTB permit those in trouble, like Cruz, to "change their minds" so as to appease their base.

Theater.

[cindy25]

I wonder why Rubio wasn't allowed to flip instead of Cruz

[orenbus]

This is what Rubio supporters are passing around to each other on Facebook.


Yes, Marco Rubio Read TPP — and That’s Not Even What He Voted for Today
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/420209/yes-marco-rubio-read-tpp-and-thats-not-even-what-he-voted-today-patrick-brennan

[CaptUSA]

I wonder why Rubio wasn't allowed to flip instead of Cruz

Because Rubio has already lost the appeal to the anti-establishment voter. Cruz, is still seen by many as anti-establishment. TPTB don't want Cruz to lose that appeal if he doesn't have to. It's called triangulation.

[Occam's Banana]

Back in April, Ted Cruz and Paul Ryan wrote on Op-Ed to push for the passage of trade promotion authority for President Obama.


‘Fast track’ authority will give lawmakers more say over agreements that are vital for economic growth.
By Paul Ryan And Ted Cruz
April 21, 2015
Apparently after much heat from supporters and potential supporters, Cruz changed his mind on the key cloture vote on TPA today.


Exclusive — Ted Cruz: Obamatrade Enmeshed in Corrupt, Backroom Dealings (http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/06/23/exclusive-ted-cruz-obamatrade-enmeshed-in-corrupt-backroom-dealings/)
by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) - 23 Jun 2015

It passed with just enough votes (60).

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