Ted Cruz Threatens Filibuster of Debt Ceiling

He just oozes douchiness. Image from source, TPM

Sigh.

This guy. Again. Because his other stunts have won so much for both him and his party. It's just. . .I can't even. . .

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Ted Cruz Threatens To Filibuster Clean Debt Limit Hike

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will push a 60-vote threshold, meaning he's threatening to filibuster, on a clean debt ceiling increase extension. Cruz's office confirmed the Texas senator's plans to TPM on Tuesday afternoon.

Cruz's move means lawmakers will need to rally 60 votes in the chamber to pass the bill, and Democrats only control 55 votes. . .

 

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