http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/07/14/1402263/-Ted-Cruz-s-Republican-colleagues-really-hate-him
So much for that whole Eleventh Commandment thing about Republicans not speaking ill about one another. But then it's Ted Cruz, so following that commandment would be pretty challenging for anyone, including his Senate colleagues who question the version of recent history he includes in his new book.
That includes how he remembers rival Rand Paul's participation in his fake filibuster that led to a government shutdown. Which he is still proud of. No wonder the rest of the GOP hates the guy. Anyway, Cruz writes "Paul seemed intent on bolstering the GOP leadership’s 'skeptical attacks,' which were 'deliberately designed to undermine our efforts.'" Paul finds that "curious," because after Paul participated in the fauxlibuster, he says Cruz "sent me a really nice, handwritten congratulatory note thanking me for my help. […] I don't understand."
But it's Cruz's deliberate portrayal of himself as a lone challenger to entrenched Republican leadership, valiantly fighting The Man in pursuit of true Republican principles that has his colleagues irked.
The 44-year-old Cruz, who is running for president, also writes that "members of the GOP leadership" made it "clear" to Washington lobbyists and corporate political action committees that they would be "frozen out" if they gave campaign cash to the Texas freshman. Yet Republican leaders strongly deny that’s the case.
"Any suggestion that Leader McConnell intervened to 'freeze out' potential supporters of Sen. Cruz is pure fantasy," said Brian McGuire, a top aide to McConnell. "The leader's primary political objective in the last cycle, as any close observer will attest, was to build and preserve a Republican majority in the Senate." […]
they all are habitual liars so it's a toss up who's closes to reality i think maybe Cruz he has been the thorn on their vine that keeps pricking them. you can get a feel for who's not on the "we like him list" when Fox puts the hard questions to them and challenge their answers.
all the bat crap crazy was a plus at the beginning of the cycle but he and others have taken it wayyyyy to far they are back now to who can out hate talk the other. but times are changing and those who used to oppose no longer do and their votes are up for grabs from both sides.
it is looking like a very entertaining season give not only the amount of entrants but how they all shift from "we hate every everything" to "c'mon guys we were just trying to keep our gullible racist base in line all is forgiven we still love you. now don't forget to vote for us because either way you'll get screwed by obstruction or our own agenda to protect and serve the rich".
