Post by Logan on Jan 20, 2016 18:51:18 GMT -6
Mike Huckabee attacked Ted Cruz on Wednesday alleging that the U.S. Senator from Texas has two different pitches when it comes to gay rights, one for conservative voters and one for pro-gay deep-pocket donors.
Taking to Twitter, Huckabee linked to a New York Times article from April 2015 about Cruz’s meeting with out gay hoteliers Mati Weiderpass and Ian Reisner. Said Huckabee in his tweet, “I’ll never play political games with my faith. We shouldn’t say one thing for votes, and another for NYC money.”
The linked article suggests that Cruz downplayed his virulent opposition to LGBT rights while meeting with Weiderpass and Reisner. “During the gathering, according to two people present, Mr. Cruz said he would not love his daughters any differently if one of them was gay,” The Times writes. “He did not mention his opposition to same-sex marriage, saying only that marriage is an issue that should be left to the states.”
Both Weiderpass and Reisner were roundly rebuked for hosting the Cruz reception, and Reisner ultimately apologized.
Taking to Twitter, Huckabee linked to a New York Times article from April 2015 about Cruz’s meeting with out gay hoteliers Mati Weiderpass and Ian Reisner. Said Huckabee in his tweet, “I’ll never play political games with my faith. We shouldn’t say one thing for votes, and another for NYC money.”
Gov. Mike Huckabee
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@govmikehuckabee
I'll never play political games with my faith. We shouldn't say one thing for votes, and another for NYC money.
www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/us/politics/at-new-york-reception-ted-cruz-is-said-to-strike-different-tone-toward-gays.html …
3:24 PM - 20 Jan 2016
The New York Times
Ted Cruz Is Guest of Two Gay Businessmen
Mr. Cruz said at an event hosted by prominent gay hoteliers that he would have no problem if one of his daughters was gay, according to one of the attendees.
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@govmikehuckabee
I'll never play political games with my faith. We shouldn't say one thing for votes, and another for NYC money.
www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/us/politics/at-new-york-reception-ted-cruz-is-said-to-strike-different-tone-toward-gays.html …
3:24 PM - 20 Jan 2016
The New York Times
Ted Cruz Is Guest of Two Gay Businessmen
Mr. Cruz said at an event hosted by prominent gay hoteliers that he would have no problem if one of his daughters was gay, according to one of the attendees.
The linked article suggests that Cruz downplayed his virulent opposition to LGBT rights while meeting with Weiderpass and Reisner. “During the gathering, according to two people present, Mr. Cruz said he would not love his daughters any differently if one of them was gay,” The Times writes. “He did not mention his opposition to same-sex marriage, saying only that marriage is an issue that should be left to the states.”
Both Weiderpass and Reisner were roundly rebuked for hosting the Cruz reception, and Reisner ultimately apologized.