Elizabeth Warren switches focus from Donald Trump to slam Ted Cruz’s ‘whining’ in extended Twitter rant
Not that Elizabeth Warren has spoken fondly of the Republican Party since the Democrat arrived on Capitol Hill.
But the Massachusetts senator switched her recent focus away from Donald Trump Tuesday night to deliver some particularly harsh words to Ted Cruz.
The Texas senator and current runner-up in the GOP primary sent out a fundraising email Monday listing the sacrifices he has made running for president, such as being targeted by attacks and missing out on family time, sleep, and personal time.
Warren posted a screenshot of the email Tuesday mocking Cruz’s “significant sacrifice” before laying out a list of sacrifices made by everyday workers.
Yesterday @TedCruz sent a campaign email whining about the “significant sacrifice” he’s made to run for President. pic.twitter.com/yKtLpWG0Ou
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
.@TedCruz whined about facing constant attacks, nonexistent family time, limited health and sleep, and no personal time.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
Are you kidding me, @TedCruz? We’re supposed to pity you because trying to be the leader of the free world is hard?! 2 words: Boo hoo.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
Know whose health is limited? Workers w/ no paid leave who can’t stay home when sick or caring for kids. @TedCruz won’t support it.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
Know whose sleep is limited? Working parents who stay up worrying about getting kids thru college w/o big debt. @TedCruz blocked #refi.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
In March 2015, Cruz, along with the 52 other Senate Republicans, blocked an budget amendment Warren proposed to allow people to refinance their student loans at a lower interest rate.
It was not the first time Warren’s efforts to pass student loan refinancing legislation had been blocked by Republicans. She continued Tuesday to vent her frustration at Cruz for his and his party’s positions on issues affecting the working class.
Know who gets no personal time? People who work 2 min wage jobs to support their families. @TedCruz opposes giving them a raise.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
Know who gets no family time, @TedCruz? Moms w/ unfair schedules who drop kids at daycare & find their hrs cancelled. @GOP won’t help.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
Know who’s facing “constant attacks,” @TedCruz? Hardworking American immigrants, Muslims, LGBT folks, women. Your constant attacks.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
And @TedCruz? Working people work more, get paid less, can’t save, get mistreated, struggle with illness & family – but they don’t whine.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
She also referenced Cruz’s 2013 threat to shutdown the government unless the Affordable Care Act was defunded, a hard-line tactic many saw as the trademark moment of his political career.
They don’t throw tantrums or try to shut down their workplace because they don’t get their way – & then turn around & demand promotions.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
You chose to run for President, @TedCruz. You chose to make your “sacrifices.” Working people don’t have a choice.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
Hey @TedCruz: Maybe you should spend less time complaining about your “significant sacrifices” – & more time doing something about theirs.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) April 19, 2016
Cruz spokeswoman Alice Stewart told the Associated Press that the campaign had no comment in response to Warren’s attacks.
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