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Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz, a fiery force to be reckoned with, found himself in the midst of a heated exchange with Democratic Senator Dick Durbin. The clash erupted during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, where Durbin accused Cruz of assuming that a Muslim nominee, Adeel Mangi, was an antisemite or terrorist sympathizer. Oh, the audacity!
Durbin had the audacity to cite the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which accused Cruz of “prejudicial treatment” and “bigotry” towards Mangi. What a load of baloney! Cruz had simply raised concerns about Mangi’s involvement with Rutgers Law School’s Center for Security, Race and Rights (CSRR), which had issued a letter during the Israel-Hamas conflict that condemned Israel. Cruz asked Mangi if he agreed with that statement, but Durbin conveniently ignored that part.
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But Cruz wasn’t about to let Durbin off the hook that easily. He hit back with a series of pointed questions, asking Mangi about an event the CSRR held featuring Sami Al-Arian, a convicted terrorist sympathizer. Mangi, of course, claimed that he had no knowledge of that event. Convenient, isn’t it? As an advisory board member, one would think he would be aware of the organization’s activities. But no, Durbin defended him, denying any connection between Mangi and the CSRR. Give me a break!
Cruz wasn’t going to let the truth be swept under the rug. He vehemently defended himself against Durbin’s false accusations, calling them disgraceful. It’s refreshing to see a Republican senator who won’t back down when confronted with baseless attacks. But do you know what the Democrats did? They played the ol’ race card, accusing Cruz of Islamophobia. When faced with a substantive argument, they resort to name-calling. Classic liberal move!
Let’s set the record straight here: Cruz’s opposition to Mangi’s confirmation has nothing to do with his religious background, but everything to do with his extreme record. And he’s not alone in his concerns. The Coalition of Jewish Values, a leading Jewish organization, and StopAntisemitism both expressed reservations about Mangi’s ties to the CSRR. But Durbin, oh Durbin, insists that Mangi has “no connection” to the organization, despite Mangi himself admitting to serving on its advisory board. Talk about twisting the truth!
In the end, it’s all just political theater. Biden nominated Mangi, and the committee, controlled by Democrats, approved his nomination without a second thought. It’s a party-line vote, as usual. This is why we need more principled conservatives like Senator Cruz, who aren’t afraid to take a stand. The left may have their agenda, but we must remain vigilant and challenge their questionable choices. Stay strong, Senator Cruz!
