Ted Cruz Booed Off Stage
The Texas senator was speaking at conference for Middle Eastern Christians when he was booed off stage.
Cruz, the keynote speaker at the sold-out D.C. dinner gala for the recently-founded non-profit In Defense of Christians, began by saying that “tonight, we are all united in defense of Christians. Tonight, we are all united in defense of Jews. Tonight, we are all united in defense of people of good faith, who are standing together against those who would persecute and murder those who dare disagree with their religious teachings.”…
“Christians have no greater ally than Israel,” he said, at which point members of the crowd began to yell “stop it” and booed him.
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ChrisVosburg September 11th, 2014 at 14:35
Oh very good: as the camera follows Cruz scuttling off the stage in a huff after offending the shit out of everyone there, the camera comes to rest on the big screen displaying the name of the event:
“Gala Solidarity Dinner.”
ChrisVosburg September 11th, 2014 at 14:35
Oh very good: as the camera follows Cruz scuttling off the stage in a huff after offending the shit out of everyone there, the camera comes to rest on the big screen displaying the name of the event:
“Gala Solidarity Dinner.”
sjb1126mn September 11th, 2014 at 14:59
At first glance I was cheered by an account of Cruz being booed. He made these comments deliberately, inviting boos so that he appear strong by standing his ground, and then leaving this group that included people unfriendly towards Israel. His true audience was not those attending the conference but his rabid right wing base, and his performance is praised by them as per this column at Hot Air. http://hotair.com/archives/2014/09/11/video-cruz-booed-offstage-for-defending-israel-at-conference-of-middle-east-christians/
Obewon September 12th, 2014 at 11:59
Proving once again why nobody should ever believe or trust what HotAir Ed Morrissey claims and dissembles.
sjb1126mn September 11th, 2014 at 14:59
At first glance I was cheered by an account of Cruz being booed. He made these comments deliberately, inviting boos so that he appear strong by standing his ground, and then leaving this group that included people unfriendly towards Israel. His true audience was not those attending the conference but his rabid right wing base, and his performance is praised by them as per this column at Hot Air. http://hotair.com/archives/2014/09/11/video-cruz-booed-offstage-for-defending-israel-at-conference-of-middle-east-christians/
Obewon September 12th, 2014 at 11:59
Proving once again why nobody should ever believe or trust what HotAir Ed Morrissey claims and dissembles.
Skydog2 September 11th, 2014 at 21:01
According to the Washington Free Beacon, Cruz was boo’d by Hezbollah supporters (re: terrorists) when he expressed support for Israel.
Obewon September 12th, 2014 at 11:53
Terrorist? GOP Congressman Blasts Ted Cruz For ‘Outrageous And Incendiary’ Remarks To Arab Christians. Cruz prompted boos, both from the Christian attendees and their Jewish allies. “I support Israel, but what Senator Cruz did was outrageous and incendiary,” Dent, whose district includes Syrian and Lebanese-Americans. “He showed a true lack of sensitivity for the people he was speaking to, especially the religious leaders who were there. It was a political speech, inappropriate and, overall, an uncomfortable moment.” http://www.alan.com/2014/09/12/gop-congressman-blasts-ted-cruz-for-outrageous-and-incendiary-remarks-to-arab-christians/
Skydog2 September 11th, 2014 at 21:01
According to the Washington Free Beacon, Cruz was boo’d by Hezbollah supporters (re: terrorists) when he expressed support for Israel.
Obewon September 12th, 2014 at 11:53
Terrorist? GOP Congressman Charlie Dent (R-PA) Blasts Ted Cruz For ‘Outrageous And Incendiary’ Remarks To Arab Christians. Cruz prompted boos, both from the Christian attendees and their Jewish allies. “I support Israel, but what Senator Cruz did was outrageous and incendiary,” Dent, whose district includes Syrian and Lebanese-Americans. “He showed a true lack of sensitivity for the people he was speaking to, especially the religious leaders who were there. It was a political speech, inappropriate and, overall, an uncomfortable moment.” http://www.alan.com/2014/09/12/gop-congressman-blasts-ted-cruz-for-outrageous-and-incendiary-remarks-to-arab-christians/
Jon R. Patrick September 12th, 2014 at 08:22
Okay, I’m honestly confused by this one. So, Cruz is speaking at a Defense of Christianity event. Christians, largely siding with Israel, especially in the face of Arab calls to exterminate them and destroy the country, instead turn on Israel and boo Cruz when he talks about People standing together.
Seems to me they’re far less “Christian” and far more “Arab” and concerned with the destruction of Israel than promoting Christianity.
Hate to say it, from that perspective I’d have to agree with Cruz. :(
Richard September 13th, 2014 at 08:49
Or, the crowd was simply showing their disdain for Ted Cruz.
Richard September 13th, 2014 at 08:49
Or, the crowd was simply showing their disdain for Ted Cruz.
Kmom4kids September 13th, 2014 at 23:34
He’s a divider,not a uniter. This has been apparent since he started his campaign and has taken office. He is so extreme that the only people who like him are the misfit radicals. Cruz him back to Canada or Cuba. Either “C” country will be glad to have him.
Kmom4kids September 13th, 2014 at 23:34
He’s a divider,not a uniter. This has been apparent since he started his campaign and has taken office. He is so extreme that the only people who like him are the misfit radicals. Cruz him back to Canada or Cuba. Either “C” country will be glad to have him.