Fox Nation Gloats That the Left is ‘Terrified’ of Ted Cruz

So far, Fox hasn’t indulged in the kind of love-fest with Ted Cruz that it has with Rand Paul. But as the neophyte Texas Senator garners headline after headline for being an arrogant jerk forceful and uncompromising, it’s tough for the right-wing brass not to be a little impressed. When an influential pundit on the left aimed some complimentary remarks at Cruz on Sunday, the Fox Nation, with typical Fox Nation hyperbole, posted about it under the gleeful headline, “Senator Ted Cruz Terrifying the Left.”

The pundit in question was longtime Democratic strategist James Carville, who as part of a panel on ABC's This Week, (about the 9th or 10th minute if you're playing it) called Cruz “the most talented and fearless Republican politician I’ve seen in the last 30 years.” He also thought Cruz would run for President, and that he would be “something to watch" because he "has no fear" and is “more talented than all these other guys” (referring particularly to Marco Rubio and Rand Paul).

Another person who took swipes at Cruz this weekend (though not complimentary ones) was former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a Democrat and a Hispanic. Richardson said Cruz should not be "defined as a Hispanic" because of his stance on immigration legislation, which puts him at odds with most of the Hispanic community.” And he lamented the “incivility” Cruz had introduced into the political process. “I know he's sort of the Republican latest flavor. He's articulate. He seems to be charismatic….It's okay to be strong and state your views, your ideology, but I've seen him demean the office, be rude to other senators, not be part of, I think, the civility that is really needed in Washington."

So – are you terrified, gentle reader? Some of the Nation's posters are so terrified they're screaming (with laughter):

Though others see Cruz as an improvement over the Tea Party's 2012 offerings:

Be interesting to see how enthusiastically Fox News will jump onto Cruz’s bandwagon, should he come out and say he's running for President. At least he’s giving them something to post about in the meantime

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commented 2013-05-07 14:43:24 -0400 · Flag

Oh please, bring him on. I would watch with glee as “Senator” Cruz is eviscerated in the public forum. We progressives are not terrified, but delighted at the prospect of this mental midget thinkng he can run for POTUS. Please repubs, by all means, add your support. You’re doing our work for us.

commented 2013-05-07 14:27:50 -0400 · Flag

Joseph, John McCain was born in Panama, and the GOP said outright “Who cares?! He’s a US citizen now!”

As for Cruise: Oooh, yea- Ai’m saaaaaa afaid, buddy. Sa afraid that I’m aboot to fall asleep fram bordem.

commented 2013-05-07 13:25:16 -0400 · Flag

After if it was good enough for The Starship Enterprise to have a Canadian in Charge…

commented 2013-05-07 10:18:22 -0400 · Flag

Joseph West commented 9 hours ago· Flag

Nailed it!

commented 2013-05-07 09:58:14 -0400 · Flag

Oh ,I’m terrified alright,in bed with covers over my head,the gun towers activated and the dogs on terror alert.Morons all.

commented 2013-05-07 01:37:25 -0400 · Flag

By the way, this “leftie” isn’t the least bit “terrified” of Cruz. I AM terrified of his insane political beliefs and what kind of hell on earth this country would become if he gets it into his head to run for higher office. But, in general, the “left” as a whole doesn’t allow itself to be “terrified” of any right-wing politician—unlike the way that the “right” gets its panties in a bunch whenever the names “Obama” or “Clinton” or “Kennedy” or “Pelosi” are mentioned.

commented 2013-05-07 01:31:50 -0400 · Flag

For the record, Cruz was born in Alberta—not the French-speaking part of Canada. While Canadlan law does require all documentation to be in English and French, Francophonic Canada is limited to the province of Québec and substantial communities in New Brunswick, Ontario and Manitoba. (There are smaller communities throughout the rest of Canada where French is the primary language, but these four provinces have Francophonic populations exceeding 5% of the provincial population. But I digress….)

As to Cruz’s status as a Latino, that comes courtesy of his CUBAN-born father. (Remember Cuba? The only Latin American country from which illegal immigration is not only acceptable by US law, but actually encouraged. A Cuban “refugee” who sets even one foot on American soil is immune from prosecution by US authorities and is not subject to deportation—unless the “refugee” has a documented criminal record. Helps to explain why Cruz isn’t bothered by the whole immigration topic. Among America’s Latino communities, the Cubans are the least likely to offer support to illegal immigrants because they’re not subject to the same laws other Latino immigrants are.)

But, as is typical of the GOPers, Cruz’s birth certificate won’t be of any concern, even though he was born outside of the US. The GOPers will twist themselves into pretzels to defend Cruz’s status as a “natural-born American” if he should decide to run for President—no matter how many times the GOP and its little lapdogs have played the birth certificate card against Obama. Who wants to bet that Trump would be Cruz’s first major celebendorser if Cruz announces a Presidential run?

commented 2013-05-06 23:09:00 -0400 · Flag

Where’s his birth certificate? Whoops, it’s written in French? Canada you say, whoops again. Faux’s Frenchy is fried.

commented 2013-05-06 22:25:45 -0400 · Flag

@robert Urban- The Nation? Really?

commented 2013-05-06 21:42:42 -0400 · Flag

“Repulsed,” maybe. “Disgusted.” “Horrified.” “Skeptical.” “Amused.”
But “terrified?” No.

commented 2013-05-06 18:52:15 -0400 · Flag

According to the rightwingnuts at FoKKKsNotion, the “left” is always “terrified” of somebody — before Cruz, it was Sarah Palin.

The funny thing about it is, all the people they claim we’re “terrified” of, we’re really just amused by . . .

Be interesting to see how enthusiastically Fox News will jump onto Cruz’s bandwagon, should he come out and say he’s running for President.

Oh, that’ll be “interesting”, all right.

It’ll be interesting to see if Fox questions the Canadian-born Cruz’s eligibility as much as they did — and continue to do — President Obama’s . . .

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commented 2013-05-06 18:24:32 -0400 · Flag

The teabaggers current flavor of the month is Cruz. Much like CrazyTrain Cain was back in 2011. However, when it comes time to actually select their Presidential candidate, the teabaggers will revert to basic white and not brown or black.