Stephen Colbert Schools Ted Cruz On The Real Reagan Legacy

Posted by | September 22, 2015 13:00 | Filed under: Andrew Bradford Contributors Politics

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If Ted Cruz thought his appearance with Stephen Colbert on the Late Show Monday evening was going to be all sweetness and light, or even humor, he was quickly disabused of that notion by the host.

Colbert, never shy about taking on political figures, told Cruz that Ronald Reagan, who Cruz, like so many Republicans, views as a virtual demigod, was more moderate and willing to compromise than today’s version of the GOP. Colbert, taking aim at the legacy of Reagan as President, directed this at Cruz:

Reagan raised taxes. Reagan actually had an amnesty program for illegal immigrants. Neither of those things would allow Reagan to be nominated today. So to what level can you truly emulate Ronald Reagan?….READ MORE at LiberalAmerica

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By: Andrew Bradford

Andrew Bradford is an author, academic, and political activist who lives in Atlanta. He is a Senior Writer for Liberal America and also has his own blog at deepleftfield.info

13 responses to Stephen Colbert Schools Ted Cruz On The Real Reagan Legacy

  1. tracey marie September 22nd, 2015 at 13:53

    hahahahaha….colbert rocks

  2. William September 22nd, 2015 at 13:54

    Watch Raphael’s face. His expression is priceless. He looks like he just ate a spoon full of sh*t

  3. Merlin September 22nd, 2015 at 14:15

    Oh they loved them some supremes when “Citizens United” passed, but gay marriage? The supremes are the devil!

  4. granpa.usthai September 22nd, 2015 at 14:28

    WTF!

    the greatest Drug Dealer in the history of mankind – EVER! and everybody keeps forgetting.
    This guy makes who knows how many trillions of dollars smuggling drugs in the states using Military aircraft at zero cost to himself for SECURED TRANSPORT and nobody can even say -wow?

    WTH!

    making money through innovative ways while holding public office doesn’t mean anything?

  5. Suzanne McFly September 22nd, 2015 at 15:39

    cruz’s argument rested on states rights and said we need to let the democratic process work out. 37 states voted to legalize gay marriage and President Obama has supported it and was elected twice so I believe the democratic process has already worked itself out.

  6. rg9rts September 22nd, 2015 at 15:57

    Priceless… nothing like seeing that arrogant putz get his comeuppance

  7. allison1050 September 22nd, 2015 at 16:19

    As he sits in his cowboy boots. :o)

    • anothertoothpick September 22nd, 2015 at 16:35

      The difference between a real cowboy and an a $$hole is a real cowboy has bull $hit on the outside of the boots.

      • allison1050 September 22nd, 2015 at 19:35

        lol plus his are too damned clean.

  8. Dwendt44 September 22nd, 2015 at 19:14

    Talking reason to a conservative is a waste of time.

  9. amersham46 September 22nd, 2015 at 19:17

    The GOP fools have enough problems without trying to be another Reagan

  10. fahvel September 23rd, 2015 at 04:53

    sheeit, this evader has a squeaky voice – no way he’ll be president.

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