EPIC RANT: Ted Cruz Unleashes On Biden Nominees Who Can't Even Answer Basic Constitutional Questions

In today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) unleashed on the quality of President Biden's judicial nominees, mocking recent nominee Charnelle Bjelkengren, who went viral for failing basic Constitutional questions.
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[@lukeh3201]

The caliber of nominees speaks volumes to the state of decay of the USA.

[@HadEnough745]

It's the decay of the democratic party. Radical dummies..

[@twc9000]

And to the caliber of the person nominating them.

[@spaceace1006]

The more Radical-Liberal, the better...that's how the Democrats see it.

[@mickeyandres2651]

Yeah the rot is festering everywhere….

[@natashaferguson5425]

Agreed

[@knuckletherapyserveothersf6092]

They have no business in our justice system

[@kristacontreras6063]

Shit, some have no business in this country.

[@justindavis9788]

You can bet most of them will never see consequences for their racist views either.

[@aarondiaz2681]

@@kristacontreras6063Nailed it! 🎯🎯👍🏼👍🏼

[@wordwarrior2350]

How do you know? What business do you have? This is a place for public comments on YT. This is as far as you can get. Please try saying, "In my personal and/or political opinion", before you say what you think. I think you should learn that a proper sentence ends with a period.

[@SteveM-gj2vy]

Ted Cruz would never be elected in any other major country on earth. Maybe he could win in a runoff in Africa, but nowhere where reasonable people live

[@jkemp6791]

“By having 29 judicial nominees in a single morning, they’re trying to distract us with how bad they all are to keep us from realizing how unqualified they are.” OUCH! 💀💀💀

[@sanderdegroot6628]

And what did Republicans do for YOU? Can't tell because THEY distracted you? Or because they just didn't do ANYTHING - other than lure you in their hypocritical fascist agenda.

[@issupetros2337]

You must be jokingly bro 😂 HOW?

[@user-dy7ze2ey8q]

​@@issupetros2337Are you serious? Are you that uninformed about the U.S. Constitution? Apparently you've never studied the Constitution in a classroom setting. It's why the Marxist Democrats removed the U.S. Constitution from the curriculum in public schools in 1968. If the people don't know what they have, they won't miss it when it's taken away from them. When I graduated from the 8th grade in 1968, we had to pass a 220 question test on the U.S. Constitution before being allowed to graduate 🎓

[@user-mw3ir3zu2n]

They don't think you can say no 29 times, so they just keep trying. Say no !

[@Athena-le7rm]

That shows how unaware the Dems are! They so misjudge us!

[@davidgmaestas7009]

These people have no rights to be nominated into the judicial system!

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

Sen. Cruz I have to say that I admire you for supporting our constitution and our country

[@ruthegan8524]

Amen.

[@teresanike7181]

How about supporting Texas during a crisis, oh wait he didn't he feed to warmer pastures. He only came back because got caught.

[@handleyourface]

💯% I believe he is one of the good guys🇺🇸👍

[@kathiwright7668]

Republican Rafael Felitio Cruz lies like the big dawg that he is!

[@jannichi6431]

Tell that to his co-workers. Check roll call for bills sponsored by.

[@WunnSEN]

Those aren't judges.... They're criminals.

[@arthurrytis6010]

This man is a legend in his own lifetime. Truly.

[@bobcatwelder00]

he is protecting america and generations to come by being this type of congressional member

[@bubbak435]

Sen. Cruz is crackin the whip.. that's what I'm talkin about.. the gloves are comin off.. holy shit I'm loving this.

[@Maridu01]

Loving it! Senator Ted Cruz was at Princeton with my brother and they were both top of the class. Absolute beasts!!!

[@donajeanbyrum3150]

Me too.

[@handleyourface]

Yes kid gloves MUST come off to re-evaluate from Top Down in our federal government.

[@ItsWAWGaming]

@@handleyourface Exactly, Time to take out the trash.

[@carolynallard97]

Cruz is one of the worse bigots in congress. As a retired military person, I think he needs to be removed! Totally incompetent!

[@patwhite7970]

I always love hearing Sen. Cruz disseminate these fake nominees.

[@pamcooper5837]

Unfortunately, a lot of them go on to get their assignment. Depending on which party has the most votes.

[@stuartmartin6652]

He likes to spread them? or did you mean to say decimate? Words matter.

[@jannichi6431]

All nonsensical blabber, little action.

[@jannichi6431]

@@stuartmartin6652 I thought the commentor was making a silly sex talk joke in honoring Teddy's fav subject. 'seminate'?

[@davemartino5997]

@@jannichi6431 says the guy who watches TYT videos all day long. 😂

[@Pyrus335]

The funny sad thing is that those 29 nominees sound like the spoiled, over protected sort of people who cannot understand the consequences of their beliefs and actions. They have no clue how much suffering and evil lie behind the fold of their ideas.

[@barneyronnie]

Many come from wealthy families...

[@Pyrus335]

@@barneyronnie I know the type, no bags under their eyes. No stress lines on their faces, pleasant demeanor, sort of a fluffed look in their eyes like they are wearing their pjs everywhere.

[@user-ui9df3vw1v]

Once again, THANK YOU Senator Cruz for speaking so clearly for the people. You do your job and I appreciate you so much!! Wish all of our Senators would be as diligent.

[@loisegan8050]

People listen to Ted Cruz he's a Princeton grad and was Harvard's Professor Dershowitz best student in law school. These judges can't answer simple questions.

[@whome1299]

He should have been President but we live in an Idiocracy now.

[@southernparadise9896]

Sadly his impassioned speech fell on deaf ears. D’s don’t care. Lemmings over a cliff.

[@frankiet7911]

@@southernparadise9896 True

[@83stefani]

Everyone hates Ted Cruz. Look it up.

[@whome1299]

@@southernparadise9896 (R's) don't care either. Ted tried like hell to get his own party to repeal ObamaCare, which they spent years campaigning on, yet when Republicans finally had the power to do it, the lying crooks wouldn't even do that. ObamaCare set the stage for making Covid fascism possible. Why keep supporting a GOP that hates you?

[@leslovesliberty1776]

It is absolutely appalling how hate-filled & unqualified these judicial nominees are... 😪

[@jamessimpson422]

That's why this country has gone to he'll when u have these evil liars running in office

[@senatorcruz6011]

Thanks for your comment ❤️, you can send me a DM message here.

[@werollins]

IN Biden's image

[@senatorcruz6011]

my dear send me a private DM

[@wordwarrior2350]

Acorfing to Cruze. Did they all get confirmed? Does Cruz hate anyone?

[@tileman707]

Biden keeps pushing forward with radical nominees in the name of diversity and partisanship rather than merit. Life time appointments of these judges deserves scrutiny of their principles and statements

[@garyalford9394]

Lie-Den is a idiot himself !!!

[@hiblerjj32]

Obama keeps pushing radical nominees. Biden just the puppet...

[@rw6434]

It's because he's paying off the terrorists who helped destroy the electoral system.

[@lauragestes8847]

I agree with you Duane. I don't know who is running the country, but it can't be a REAL American. The nominees are all people who shouldn't be nominated for the position of Dog Catcher. Unfortunately, when The Constitution was written life expectancy was pretty close to half of what it is today. Today someone like these nominees can do a lot of damage to our country, Biden is a case in point. And there is going to be consequences for some of the the people that vote for the Un American nominees, I personally believe they should be voted out of office at the first opportunity!

[@R2D242D]

Where did all the replies go?

[@amandafitzgerald9848]

Never fails, people in back are alway on their phones during these meetings!… It’s unprofessional as well as Disrespectful, these are all serious matters.

[@michaellee7023]

Ted is a rational and reasonable men of a depth of legal knowledge. And he dignifies himself by articulating clear and well mannered speeches.

[@jackclinkenbeard6796]

My wife says this is 1st year law school stuff. They have no business being nominated if they don't answer correctly!

[@naomiverdugo2180]

Jack your wife is absolutely correct. I studied law many years ago. Constitutional law is fascinating. This administration is guilty of Treason and needs to go.

[@dog3y3]

Immigrants who have come to this country legally, who have taken their American studies in order to become a US Citizen, know these articles of the Constitution better than these applicants. I guarantee they can recite their rights because they've come from countries who don't allow their citizens these rights. Ask a Cuban immigrant why he risked his family and his life to get here.

[@maximuscomfort]

Mr. Cruz is honorable and true. God bless and protect him.

[@NormaJexley]

When Kennedy speaks, he literally puts me to sleep before he ever gets to the point. So do you Ted only differences are you bore me to death.

[@NormaJexley]

You can like anyone you want, but what you really need is a Truthful and Honorable person representing your State. I love how he's saying this crap when he didn't have any problems with Trumps appointees. OH thanks Ted. I wondered who was behind the choices Trump made, now the truth just fell out of your mouth. There are several ham sandwiches sitting on the Trumps Supreme Court and you approved them.

[@joyceluppold9159]

Ted Cruz is very well spoken. I picked him before Trump at first. I greatly appreciate Trump and what he did.

[@user-tg7jm5ob7c]

How could they even choose this person for such a position!

[@joevk6274]

"Are democrats prepared to rubber stamp Judge Ham Sandwich?" I almost choked to death.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

If it is a Democrat ham sandwich, it might identify as a nonbinary pizza.

[@happygilmore5591]

Yes

[@EchoesOfVoid]

@@2000ViperGTSsubscribe AHAHAHAHAHAHHA 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@endtimesninja1235]

Savage

[@datsuntwosixty160]

Don't laugh when a ham sandwich gets jn

[@marquisballard7283]

Ted Cruz is very Honorable and Truthful Patriot What a Beast he is, Love Him 🇺🇸 🌎 🇺🇲 💪 💪 💪 💪 We need more people like this man

[@jackieb6393]

I pray for the American people who love America like Mr. Ted Cruz!

[@marquisballard7283]

@jackieb6393 Amen Jackie 🙏 Left & Right views means Nothing Regardless Putting America First, Being an Independent Patriot, Having Common sense and Moral Integrity matters more than being Left or Right wing

[@wordwarrior2350]

His name is Ted and you should learn to end a statement with a period. Maybe you should go back to the school you escaped from in the middle of nowhere. I do agree that he is a beast.

[@marquisballard7283]

@wordwarrior2350 Shut Up lol 😆 😂 🤣 I am educated, I mistake words sometimes

[@wordwarrior2350]

@@marquisballard7283 It looks like you can`t just say, "I made a mistake", but your ego won`t let you say it that way. But telling me to shut up and laughing is a bigger mistake, and you did it again, where is the period at the end of your last sentence. It is more than, "Sometimes", is it?.

[@varanid9]

Imagine being a congressperson who took an oath to defend the Constitution listening to Cruz and getting mad at him because he tells the truth.

[@susanawright7757]

They've been getting kickbacks and are sold out marxists too.

[@SteveM-gj2vy]

Ted Cruz hasnt told the truth since 3rd grade

[@thomasdriver174]

@@dh5380 No ... he tells the truth. You don't know what the truth is when you only watch fake news.

[@varanid9]

@@SteveM-gj2vy well,. he sure as hell is unleashing a deluge of truth now😃😃😃😃

[@patriciaduncan6523]

Choking on a ham sandwich sounds good …oh wait, didn’t Mama Cass , a singer from the 60’s choke to death on a Smithfield ham & stale croissant 🥐 sandwich years ago, or was that the congressperson Omar, no wait, it was Omar Shariff , during a lunch break with the Jewish Singer - actress Miss Finklestein…..who sang “People Who Need Penicillin” fame, oops I mean “People Who Need People “ fame during the 60’s …..😊❤ I think I have CRS 😵‍💫🧐

[@sturgis97]

It’s disturbing to see at least 3 on their cellphones when they should be paying attention to what is being said 🤬

[@Zippythewondersquirrel]

Six

[@m118lr]

May God Bless MY Senator, Senator Ted Cruz. “Thank you for..at LEAST ‘TRYING’ to get through TO THESE TRAITORS AND SELL-OUTS!”

[@brettweaver9608]

Thanks to Sen. Cruz and Sen. Kennedy for taking these judge appointments seriously. When I see the resumes of these nominees and some of the things they've said, it scares me. How did we get to this point? God help us.

[@aligrotts6400]

Soros pays well.

[@wordwarrior2350]

I am sure it scares you and your conservative Christian beliefs. God has nothing to do with these hearings. According to your beliefs, if any of these people are voted to be judges then it is the will of your God and The Congress of The USA, RIGHT? It also means that God doesn`t listen to your prayers. Will you accept the will of God?

[@judyprice2001]

I think God has removed His hand of blessing from us because the U.S. has removed God for decades and promote evil. It's is too late; we are crumbling and the momentum is so great there's no turning back.

[@wordwarrior2350]

@@judyprice2001 Gee, it is amazing that you think God makes mistakes. Please speak with your Priest and ask him that question. Also, ask him to teach you how to write a proper sentence, OK?

[@SteveM-gj2vy]

Kennedy. The Gomer Pyle of the US Senate

[@jessycadenas8435]

I never get bored watching Ted's comments.

[@kscory8577]

He is awesome at debating but sometimes I feel like he is all bark and no bite because he doesn't really get anything dine. Like it's all show. Is he also bought and paid for? I sure hope not

[@blaumausfrau]

He has courage. He says the truth. MY leftist democrat friends hate him so that must mean he's saying the truth.. GO TED

[@whome1299]

@@kscory8577 He gets nothing done because the majority of Republicans hate him and their own base more than they hate Democrats. It isn't Ted's fault that ya'll keep voting for shitty "Republicans."

[@angelking.91]

I havent been up to date with these hearings till now but my brother told me about them. This shit is scary that things got this out of hand. Im glad people like Cruz and Hawley are speaking for the people

[@susanmiller2082]

I could listen to Him for hrs. He knows his stuff and it's so informative!!!

[@crystalsmart6744]

It's literally insane how out of control this administration is.

[@SteveM-gj2vy]

How many have gone to jail? Minus pardons, about 20 Trump officials would be in prison tight now

[@werollins]

Like a little group of HS kids on dope

[@jaxtonsmomma]

It is more insane how we all Allow it.

[@grodge6059]

They’re not OUT of control but UNDER the control of OBLama, the CCP, operatives of the former USSR, all hellbent on destroying what America was and may never be again. An example of what the left will do to America is what they did to South Africa…

[@SteveM-gj2vy]

@@grodge6059 Yeah, this sounds straight out the Alex Jones/ QAnon, John Birch section of the right. Can you list your top 5 info sources youve used to arrive at such a conclusion?

[@darlaasbill7925]

It is inspiring to hear a Senator who will stand for right instead of the party .

[@sixteezchild]

Senator Tom Cruz....I am from Texas, and I have been watching you for a few years. I think I can legitimately say that I am proud, and happy about the way you have grown into a Texas Statetesman! I enjoy watching and listening to you! Please keep doing a great job for the citizens of the State of Texas, and the citizens of the United States of America!

[@lcvb1624]

EVERY Senator, every Congressman & every Judge SHOULD HAVE TO GET A CURRENT - PASSING - GRADE on The CONSTITUTION & IT'S AMMENDMENTS WHICH THEY VOW TO UPHOLD WHEN THEY TAKE OFFICE !!! I bet 90% of the current people in office COULDN'T pass it !!!

[@johnjmacejak]

Ever see them recite the Pledge of Allegiance? Incapable of saying what is taught in 1 st grade….

[@PoisonShot20]

Passed? I wonder what are their grades in HS, nevermind College.

[@rw6434]

Yah bc they're all Soros-trained terrorists who are destroying the justice system on purpose.

[@Jpilgrim30]

Truth! How can you uphold something when you don’t have a clue about what it says?

[@stephenmarshall8367]

Agreed..a return to the constitution is needed badly and all public servants should have it down pat....

[@John-wr6yo]

Solid rock patriot with balls as big as texas. Hold thier feet to the fire brother ted

[@benwatkins7600]

Amen

[@endtimesninja1235]

" Putting politics over the integrity of the institution" I don't really care for Cruz but that was on point

[@perrymccain8858]

Strong. 🇺🇸 We see the true Americans standing tall.

[@Maridu01]

Ted Cruz is a beast! He was my brother's room mate in Princeton. They were top of their class. Guy is a legend.

[@sherryblatt4459]

I agree!! 🙏👍

[@marquisballard7283]

Amen 🙏 🙏 ❤️ 💙 🇺🇸 🌎 🇺🇲

[@augustwest5273]

He eventually should end up on the Supreme Court. He’s that profound

[@patrickmcelligott5646]

In his own mind, and yours, too. Try picking someone with class to adore

[@patrickmcelligott5646]

@@augustwest5273apparently you find bullshit profound

[@robertsagramati75]

EXCELLENT presentation and intervention of Sen. Ted Cruz. THESE are the people that we need and running in Gov. 👌👌👍👍❗❗❗❗

[@69misst1]

How are these nominees even getting to nomination with these credentials!??🤔

[@mikelee9886]

Anyone who accuses someone of being racist or a white supremacist, especially in politics and journalism, should be automatically called before a court and required to provide proof, or be charged with malicious slandering. Normally i'd just say that people should just sue everyone on the left does this SO MUCH that we need a pro-active mechanism.

[@bobhope3716]

I agree.

[@rw6434]

But then the Muslim Brotherhood's racebaiting empire would die!

[@spaceace1006]

If they want to see "racism" just look in the mirror!

[@kathiwright7668]

Sueing others is the Republican Trump Way! And he's NOT WINNING!!!

[@MsDc52]

I think that's a GREAT idea! We should offer that suggestion on various reps vmails. I will.

[@MayWhite-fj9my]

Whether you like Sen. Cruz or not you have to admit he's very smart and he's an excellent Senator.

[@jackieb6393]

Love Ted Cruise ❤️ who saver America 🤩

[@sandrabanwell1457]

He is smart alright. He blames his kids for hitailing it to Cancun

[@bgonza2]

@@sandrabanwell1457 Greetings Mrs. Banwell, since you mentioned Cancún in reference to Ted Cruz's infamous trip there, may I please know what is your honest general opinion regarding México, Mexicans and Mexican culture both good and/or bad? I'm just curious thank you.

[@sandrabanwell1457]

@@bgonza2 Sir. I have nothing against Mexico at all. It was a reference to Mr Cruz running out on his constituents during the freeze they had. He did come back with his tail between his legs and blamed his daughters

[@bgonza2]

@@sandrabanwell1457 Hello again Mrs. Banwell. Please forgive me if I wasn't clear in my previous comment to you. I know that you don't have anything against México. My point is to know your personal opinions regarding México, Mexicans and Mexican culture both good and/or bad. Honestly. This is because of your Cancún reference which I know is referencing Senator Ted Cruz's infamous trip there. My questions for you is for my personal curiosity and some follow up questions as well. Nothing bad I give you my word as a gentleman. Thank you. 😊

[@nailiasattar-qo2qc]

All godly prayers and edge of protection for you Sir Senator and all who think and act with common sense.

[@clarahaylock8776]

Thank you Senator Cruz! You repeatedly demonstrate how much you care for applying the Laws of this Nation and protecting this nation and its people. You are a great Senator 🇺🇸❤️

[@richardspencer1682]

If we could just get the Dems to follow the laws and not change so many rules we would be better off.

[@bobbarker3781]

These people that don't know the Constitution. UNBELIEVABLE

[@christineexum]

These people that dont know the constitution will pay for violating our CONSTITUSION NOW ! sorry for my spelling age arthritis i will work onit.

[@danmasters1568]

Affirmative Action

[@durwardsaar6000]

Bet she knows the Noahide laws though. Your courts are heavily infiltrated by the khazarian mafia.

[@mrdoublec5213]

I BELIVE THEY KNOW THE CONSTITUTION THEY DONT CARE ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION OR WHAT IS STANDS FOR

[@wordwarrior2350]

Can you say which people? The judges who are up for confirmation or Sen. Cruz and other REP Senators on the panel?

[@LO-en6is]

Don’t vote them in!!!!!

[@MrSinister718]

@Jon Cahill I Identify as a judge and my pronouns are Your Honor and Judge

[@katherinerice-kz5wf]

Thank you Mr.Cruz for your services. I salute you 👏 🙌 💯

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

IN AUSTRALIA = WE CALL THAT - UN QUALIFIED ! make them all take an oath to tell the truth and face jail time for LIES !

[@mikelee9886]

Racial discrimination is not just wrong... it's explicitly illegal

[@shadowbeast2276]

And the, now democrat, are trying to decree what's "racial discrimination" But we know it's not the true definition

[@augustwest5273]

The left is bringing it back and moving our country backwards by making everything about race

[@rw6434]

But we have an entire party built on racebaiting now sooooo.....

[@patrickwoodward1944]

Wrong fool. Only if you're White.

[@patrickwoodward1944]

Oh Lee. Should have known.

[@sherryblatt4459]

He’s awesome!! Keep up the good work!!👍

[@kevinervine4628]

Get’em Senator Cruz! Hold all of them accountable!

[@FastEddy396]

Wow this is an astounding delivery. What speaking skills.

[@lizard928]

Thank God! The judge out of the State of Washington, how she became a judge and got her law degree amazes me when she couldn't answer Kennedy's questions when he asked her about Article 2 and 5 of the Constitution, Kennedy said you are a law scholar and should know this. I am glad they are scrutinizing people and questioning their competency.

[@toneyingram732]

She's just didn't want to talk to them racist people

[@johnmcclain3887]

I recruited officers in the Marines 90-93, our standards for basic officers was substantially higher, and many didn't make it through training, all they had to do was raise their hand and they were gone.

[@rkm5369]

@@toneyingram732 yea sure, dumb as dirt,

[@ruthegan8524]

It goes to the heart of the matter.

[@kathleenstahl3315]

There r a FEW REPUBLICANS that can HOLD THE FEET OF THESE DEMS TO THE FIRE AND TED CRUZ, JIM JORDAN, KENNEDY FRM LOISIANA R Just A FEW...I LIKE THEM WHERE THEY R BECAUSE THEY R THE FIRE PRESSURE WE NEED AGAINST THE DEMS...GOOD ON THEM AND THK GOD FOR THEM 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jefferyrightmire9520]

Hold them to the wall and get to the TRUTH and COMMON SENSE!

[@ngbsolo138]

On fire, brilliant speech

[@AliciaandChili]

A stand up Senator ❤

[@Jpilgrim30]

Well said. How in the hell do we have someone nominated for a federal judge who’s openly admitted to hating one party and another who doesn’t have a clue about what’s in the constitution? This should be an eye opener for anyone paying attention.

[@janelatour3398]

And those that are sleeping with bad education. Cheaters.

[@oldyellerschannel4676]

The LEFT doesn't care. The MSM won't tell them. We are paying attention. WE must do something.

[@steppenwolf3252]

YES! It IS an eye opener that currently seated Senators like Mr. Cruz are still promoting Trump's treasonous BIG LIE. How is it we must listen to Cruz sit there pontificating and smearing outstanding black women candidates and no one objects? But of course it's easy for Cruz to attack women and attacking BLACK women is the icing on Cruz' cake! Can't you see him salivating over this misogynistic opportunity? Look at him smirk. Hear the lies dripping from his forked attorney tongue. He knows EXACTLY what he's doing and he's enjoying it. He knows no one will defend them and those old white boys will actually give Cruz a standing ovation by the end of these hearings no doubt!

[@willardsimpson5461]

Smart governor

[@steppenwolf3252]

@@willardsimpson5461 who? I'd love 2 c smart gov. Aint Cruz. He ain't no gov no how. (BTW how do U like my grammar?)

[@walrus2796]

I weep for the future, I am an old man, I am a combat VET, I have 7 grandchildren and my existence is close to an end, and I fear what the future holds for my grandchildren. PLEASE fix this. TY Mr. Cruz!

[@r3tri3ution_z3nith_point_z6]

People still see you. Much love.

[@keavlewbts7008]

Thank you for your service.. I'm sorry the youth of today doesn't realize the sacrifices you gave willingly.. God bless America.. We need it..

[@lordspam2721]

My Paw Paw has been gone since 1997. I can't tell you enough how much of an influence he had on me. Between his humor(WWII vet) and him making me listen to Paul Harvey on the radio, he helped shape who I am. Influence all 7 while you can. Take them back in time and help them slow the world down. Push them to create, not consume.

[@walrus2796]

@@keavlewbts7008 TY

[@walrus2796]

@@lordspam2721 TY! We go hunting, fishing, shooting, and camping as often as we can. God Bless

[@colonike007]

What a show bravo so much entertainment, the modern version of the Roman senate, it just never gets old even after 2000 years

[@richardspencer1682]

Entertaining...yes! Sad...big YES!!! What will become of us as the madness continues???

[@albertogarcia716]

I am glad that I have, and will continue to vote for Senator Cruz. I am so proud of him.

[@invicta_vita]

Get em Ted! Great job in calling out Dem Senators too!

[@sandrabanwell1457]

You actually believe this bunch of crap. Cruz is one who should be thrown out of the senate. He is a wishy washy character along with being a blatant bully. 🤮🤮🤮

[@invicta_vita]

@@sandrabanwell1457 what " crap"? Ignorant Dem senators vote down party lines on these radical lefties every time. Unqualified activists who are only nominated based on skin color, or radical agenda activism, not on qualifications. You need to be asking yourself why you believe otherwise. Obviously you don't pay attention. You just blindly believe. Also, Cruz isn't a bully. Stop being so soft.

[@sandrabanwell1457]

@@invicta_vita WOW STEPH. Looks like I hit a sore spot. You mean the house speaker should throw out some of the waste he has put on committees that could ruin our children’s lives. Or maybe pass a bill in unison with the Dems, to get rid of some of the ridiculous guns that may endanger you, me, children. No need to have a 13 year old carrying a gun. No need to have guns in the chamber either. You must be a very well educated person to realize that people that are appointed as judges should not be prejudiced, what happened with Thomas and his wife who was frumps pick and Mr Cruz went on to say how wonderful he was. I’m obviously paying attention. If they are not repubs the Republicans try to demean them. And. please don’t say Cruz is a not a bully. He degrades any person who is a democrat and interviewing for this position. If a judge interviewing is not Republican he is waste material as far as the repubs are concerned

[@invicta_vita]

@@sandrabanwell1457 ohhh Sandra.....that's propaganda. Joseph Goebbels would be so proud of you. If you even know who that is. You won't get an ounce of sympathy from me on those delusional issues of your base, facist. You lefties are always hypocrite's. The minute you brought Trump into the conversation, I knew you were unintelligent. At this point, you just sound silly. You need to worry about getting the Bidens out of the CCP's pockets.

[@godsson1039]

They are criminals...plain and simple..prosecute them all 😡🤬

[@rockymypug]

You say prosecute. I say execute.

[@godsson1039]

@@rockymypug 🤣 like it...👍

[@bk4455]

John Kennedy is the best person in Washington DC and we’d be a lot better off if he was the President.

[@Spuddle16]

Why is it that this man doesn't float to the top of potential presidential candidates? From my side of the pond he would give me far, far more reassurance than any of the current offerings.

[@craighutto9282]

I believe it would have been down to Cruz v. Rubio back in 2016 if it hadn't been for Trump.

[@Sunlemming]

Born in Canada.

[@janinetucker8690]

If a nominee for a federal judge, can’t answer the simple questions that Ted Cruz is posing they have no business being a nominee.

[@scottscott6794]

I am certainly glad this man is republican that I support. If the Democrats were any smarter than, him we'd really be in trouble. Thank you, senator Cruz.

[@billhartman5120]

It's insane how the media doesn't cover this

[@banzaii4422]

They are part of it

[@austinschuster3669]

Cant be having the truth come out. The people might get upset

[@johnathanswanson6590]

They don't cover this as they should because years ago Donald Trump and his Republican party push through some of the worst nominees ever for tons of positions themselves. This is all political theater and the leader of that just happens to be Mr. Ted Cruz. What are the biggest jokes of the Republican party who constantly puts his foot in his mouth only to spit it out and swallow it again and again. This guy just loves to hear his own voice and never has anything really good to say. But boy does he love to put on a show.

[@Twentythousandlps]

Not insane at all. What do you think they are? When will you learn what they are?

[@fabjtown1]

They do. And like a majority of Americans they dismiss Ted Cruz as a joke.

[@robbyrob9903]

Thank you forbes for staying true 💯💯

[@stanleylagod9424]

It should be mandatory for all legislative personal attending these committee hearings surrender their cell phones, laptops anything that will distract them from the agenda at hand so their attention is on the subject that is being deliberated. What I saw was the lack of interest from delegates that felt these meetings where nothing but a inconvenience for them and not taking into account the importance of such meetings and the long-term affects it will have on ALL PEOPLE! no matter their political party they belong to. And that to me is pure ignorance

[@williambliss5784]

We can't let our guard down for a minute!

[@mistymeasles2527]

Over half of our government are underqualified, extremely, extremely, embarrassingly underqualified 🙄and taxpayers pay for that🤬

[@charleneengland6926]

Wow

[@tedc7714]

Not one half.... Try 90%.... Party Hacks.....

[@tedc7714]

Half the voters vote for people who appoint the people you are talking about.,,, the buck stops with voters.

[@MichaelJones-rn2pq]

...and that is being charitable in both the percentage and the description.

[@johnsmithers8913]

AA has been in place for a very long time. The damage is extensive.

[@chrism3790]

We are in the middle of an unhinged political arms race, each side getting bolder and bolder, acting in increasingly bad faith. Both sides. This is another absolutely embarrassing low, and the lows keep getting lower.

[@barrykarpowich731]

OMG THANK YOU MR CRUZ IT'S ABOUT TIME LOVE YA😮

[@lukasstronghood2692]

Can we ask Senator Fetterman if he knows what Article 2 is?

[@johnpoole8321]

No he's hearing Charlie Browns teacher in his head in the hospital someone reported yesterday. The poor guy is messed up. I think him and Santos need replacing.

[@dh5380]

@@johnpoole8321 oh well obviously you’re the boss right? Well the founding fathers originally only gave the right to vote to educated people. I think we should require a college degree or at least a high school diploma from all voters. Most of you would not qualify

[@jaxtonsmomma]

Or ask Biden! He won’t know.

[@supervillainess1978]

That's my senator (Cruz) , that's why he is and WILL REMAIN our senator 🇺🇲

[@V8POR]

God Bless Texas

[@ironickismet8113]

Are you a real person? Do you have a job and friends? It’s just weird that someone would post this comment openly. I can’t believe you’re real.

[@zackarymead2785]

@@ironickismet8113 I'll be that dude's friend.

[@supervillainess1978]

@@ironickismet8113 coming some that don't have a damn pic up or worse more than likely using a Smurf to talk stupid , is that REAL enough for you retard 😒🖕

[@ironickismet8113]

@@zackarymead2785 Great! You can be two grown men calling each other dude.

[@user-tg7jm5ob7c]

Good that you are exposing this for Americans to know.

[@lorettasanchez1790]

PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THESE TYRANTS IN OUR JUDICIARY SYSTEM😭😥

[@jimi4252]

Thank You Senator

[@drvr5567]

Sen. Cruz was offered a nomination to SCOTUS during the last admin. He said in his podcast, words to the effect that he was honored by the offer but he could do more for people in the trenches of the Senate. Glad to see he doesn't mind getting his hands dirty. I imagine ya gotta feel pretty grimy after some of those days. Keep it up Ted.

[@garyviehe9365]

And I am sure he would be able to define what a woman is.

[@josephbaptist9602]

He needs to be elected and serve two terms as POTUS, then be appointed to the SCOTUS, opreferably (if the timing works out) as Chief Jistice.

[@marktompkinstreasurehunter4363]

How did these people ever get to be judges in the first place?

[@hejustleft]

Sen cruz is a national treasure.

[@ELJEFFE904]

He was actually born in Canada. But he talks like a true American patriot.

[@jaxtonsmomma]

Talk is cheap. He called real patriots terrorists.

[@skizeranosk]

@@jaxtonsmomma That's true. Not just once, but many times, usually in the presence of Democrats who may have had a hand in the setup. My appreciation for Cruz speaking out against the left is forever tempered by that utter betrayal.

[@FuzzyGlowCar]

He’s a national embarrassment

[@DrMurdercock]

The media will paint Ted as a bad guy. Every time I see clips of him, I have agreed with him almost completely

[@dougkennedy4906]

Then do NOT approve any one of them. We want CONSTITUTIONAL JUDGES,NOT activists judges! Activisim creates policies, policies are not THE LAW.

[@redhead8777]

TRUTH BOMB! Thank you.

[@memcc8663]

And, as such, we will NOT follow those policies.

[@brigetteglienke3932]

I am from Southern Minnesota. Very rural. But apparently I would be a better constitutional JUDGE than her. My constitutional law professors would have flunked me if I didn’t know the constitution. WTF.

[@MsDc52]

There was a time when you couldnt graduate high school if you couldnt pass a civics exam. Of course those were back in the days before the gov't was infiltrated with commies.

[@richardspencer1682]

It seems like it is just a game to them. I'm not a law student, just a regular guy and common sense has gone out the window.

[@tryingndoing]

Hear! Hear! Bravo!

[@madisonroberts4672]

He said “judge ham sandwich”! 😂😂😂

[@richardspencer1682]

more like turkey sandwich! LOL

[@robsta1980]

Maybe if everyone got off their damn phones during such a discussion as this, the country might just be in a better place. Everyone should be forced to hand their phones in and listen. They may just learn something.

[@Nghwazi]

I just looked at the people behind sen Cruz and boy I’m in shock truly disgusted

[@bill2960]

Glad it’s not just me picking up on this .

[@bethcramer1232]

I thought the same thing! Why are they all on their phones, seems rude

[@susantroupe9341]

Such ignorant people in more ways than several

[@nancyhewitt858]

I don't think these representative should be allowed to have their phones when a hearing like this is going on.

[@tabithaedie]

Please tell me none of them made it! This is criminal for them to even be nominated!

[@Luka-cg2xj]

That’s the rub isn’t it? I have no idea how to find out? As far as I know we the people are not privy to the information. We’re only told what they deem necessary. When we should have access to everything ( besides top secret information) and there should be a direct way to access it

[@PrezVeto]

The vote hasn't taken place yet.

[@tabithaedie]

@@PrezVeto yeah, buy the Senate is Dem run! Praying YHWH stops this from happening.

[@TheRevanchists]

Sadly the democrats vote to approve them across the board without a single objection.

[@sfsandman4489]

The Democrats feel the constitution is a obstacle to over come. So appointing judges who don’t even know what’s in the constitution is perfect. Fits the plan. That pesky constitution keeps getting in the way.

[@VKing-di9lo]

Why isn’t Ted Cruz standing as a Presidential nominee? This isn’t a trick question. I am from the U.K. and am interested in why he isn’t, as he seems competent and honest. Rare from what I have been seeing.

[@daniellang6112]

RIGHT ON!!!

[@Nofilter1976]

I loved it when Kennedy asked that federal judge questions on article 5 and 2 and she didn't even know. Imagine working your way up in any particular field like mechanic, engineering, welding you name it and years of study and practice and then not knowing anything about it. A federal judge should know every single word of the Constitution and have it memorized.

[@deadordreadfist343]

"Mr. ACE Certified Automotive Mechanic, what is an intake manifold?" "Uhhh, that's not coming to mind, sir" "Thank you, I'll find someone else to fix my car."

[@duality5503]

They don't get in there positions because they have worth or ability they get there because there brainwashed activists.

[@douglasrowland3722]

AND SHE SHOULD BE ABLE TO TELL YOU WHAT A WOMAN IS....I SAID SHEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Fying0strich]

If you ask a mechanic about what part number for on X year of Y make of Z myself they are gonna go look it up. A judge isn't going to have an encyclopedic knowledge of the entire US law. Any judge worth thier gavel is going to read up on law pertaining to the case they are going to be judging. That's why it's written down.

[@raifet5514]

​@@Fying0strich He did not say an ignorant judge should know all. You are literally obligated in law school to study and know all 7 articles. If you cannot, you literally never graduate. So for you to speak on what you do not know, is utter ignorance.

[@leonards.9112]

Cruz speaks the truth.

[@jackieb6393]

Mr. Ted Cruise is saving America and the freedom of the American people! Thank you 😘👍

[@chuckjay6823]

Sen. Cruz, my senator, should be in the White House!

[@mick8888V]

Perhaps on Sodium pentothal

[@richarddixon4303]

@@mick8888V is that your drug of choice

[@jannichi6431]

Great debaters Need facts to be persuasive. Yet to be convinced of a word of pokey Teddy 🧸 His nonsensical Consistency is amazing.

[@danf2]

Forbes Breaking News covers this and I'm grateful. The cable news let Americans down, daily for not giving this press.

[@stevetortola1682]

Love this Search Engine 💯

[@ac1045]

None of these people have any business practicing law, let alone getting anywhere close to the judicial bench! 😡

[@rogersmith4834]

Proud to be a fellow Texan with Ted Cruz. Senator, Lead On!

[@tomhodge2565]

Sad to say but we already have some ham sandwiches on the Supreme Court bench.

[@alanpfahler1707]

Well said!!!!

[@judyroland2959]

I dont get it at all! How” do these people get to be judges at all???? What the hell is going on?? This is CRAZY!

[@old72mac]

Underhanded backdoor deals, campaign contributions, long-time work relationships, friend of a friend/family, you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours...the list goes on and on. None of it is appropriate or brings true justice on any level of politics or government.

[@psilocube3968]

@@old72mac exactly. They're also all part of special interest groups and Democrat activist groups. Karine Jean Pierre and Jen Psaki were both from the same far left activist group.

[@dana44ism]

It's called evil...

[@kathydoebling2271]

These people are on the side of the criminals, not law abiding citizens.

[@ianbenjiman]

Nepotism, conformity in ideology, networking and connections with Washington, and a lot more.

[@marymcneill9914]

It's not the senators who will regret taking on these nominees. It's also the public who go before them. That's why so much political crime goes without accountability and why there's a two tier justice system.

[@googlewalle8904]

Excellent point. It's a wonder the "liberal judges, attorneys, and organized criminals" get away with breaking the law and then going after the God fearing law, abiding citizens of this country. I never thought the day I would see greed, arrogance, and hate at the level we're seeing it today. It's to ensure the decay and destruction of America as we know it so that everyone globally is enslaved. Now I know why God created a Hell, and not just for Satan and 1/3 of the fallen angels, but the sick sinful judges, attorneys and organized criminals we're seeing today.

[@werollins]

Actually we really don't need all this big show in the Legal profession. AI can actually do a much better objective and fair job for free without their political party orientation being the main reason for sentencing or lack thereof. I demand fair and equal justice by fully qualified objective systems of Justice ! As the legal systems continue to fail the citizens of the USA, it is incumbent upon us to work together to develop more perfect systems of Justice

[@sharonodom6423]

@@werollins I think there's too many variables for an AI to give a practical, objective verdict--ppl are judged on a case by case basis for a reason. Having AIs as judges would be the equivalent of giving everyone standard sentencing on all crimes & we don't want that.

[@dbeazrn3934]

@@sharonodom6423 Exactly. I did some quick research - Only Congress can establish the minimum & maximum for many Federal crimes. The US Sentencing Commission provides federal sentencing guidelines in accordance with laws/legislation passed by Congress. The Commission also serves in an advisory role, but Congress determines the statutory min & max of federal crimes. Never should we remove the human element from sentencing…You’re right - there are too many variables which is why Congress only legislates a minimum or maximum sentence based on the crime. AI does not need to be responsible for or “in charge” of any human life in any way, shape or form. Although I do see that there are many who see AI as being completely impartial because of the absence of any human beliefs, biases, political affiliation, emotions, etc. Many blessings!!

[@edwardhosmer5726]

@@dbeazrn3934 so you think something that is basically born of and learned everything from the internet won't have any biased? Maybe but they will wanna decimate us at some point

[@GPenn-ln2fh]

Brilliant Ted, thank you for standing up for us. This is so absurd, beyond comprehensible.

[@pandabear6546]

Politics and Law should not mix. Judicial committee should be independent from any political affiliation. This is a good example of why!