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Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts) Wed Apr 29, 2015, 05:38 PM Apr 2015

Ted Cruz: 'I don't think I've ever seen an Hispanic panhandler' [View all]

Presidential candidate and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said on Wednesday that he has never seen a Hispanic person begging for money on the street.

"I don't think I've ever seen an Hispanic panhandler. And the reason is: In our community it would be shameful to be begging on the street," Cruz said, recalling a conversation he once had with a Latino businessman on the topic.

Cruz, who is of Cuban descent, made the point while speaking in Washington at a question-and-answer session with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

He used the example to argue the Republican Party should be able to compete for the Latino vote. Hispanics, Cruz said, share many of the same values that are championed by GOP leaders.

http://www.businessinsider.com/ted-cruz-says-hes-never-seen-an-hispanic-panhandler-2015-4

LOL WHUT

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Ted Cruz: 'I don't think I've ever seen an Hispanic panhandler' [View all] Blue_Tires Apr 2015 OP

This muthafucka is on one! bravenak Apr 2015 #1

What a racist! As if ALL Hispanics look alike! VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #2

What a shocking comment! Rolando Apr 2015 #3

there are plenty in san antonio, too, although it's Saphire Apr 2015 #10

What about a Canadian one, eh? Tom Ripley Apr 2015 #4

In Ted's "community" begging is done from the pulpit Tom Ripley Apr 2015 #5

I clicked on this thinking Cruz probably does not look at panhandlers. oldandhappy Apr 2015 #6

He calls them "panhandlers." Orsino Apr 2015 #7

OR geography Rolando Apr 2015 #31

Look in the mirror...nt joeybee12 Apr 2015 #8

Blammo! hifiguy Apr 2015 #11

DUZY... Jesus Malverde Apr 2015 #17

look in the mirror Hispanic-republican begger for donations Sunlei Apr 2015 #9

To be fair, Rafael Cruz doesn't frequent "those" neighborhoods gratuitous Apr 2015 #12

.. Scurrilous Apr 2015 #13

Carnival Cruz does not get out much Gothmog Apr 2015 #14

And I'm guessing that he hasn't spent much time on the west coast either. Initech Apr 2015 #15

Betting he has never been to yuiyoshida Apr 2015 #27

He needs to come to NYC SummerSnow Apr 2015 #16

Just 30 minutes from DC in MD, on almost every busy intersection justiceischeap Apr 2015 #18

I don't think day workers are panhandlers Egnever Apr 2015 #21

My point about the day workers justiceischeap Apr 2015 #25

What, no hispanics in North Texas? bluesbassman Apr 2015 #19

Of course there are (here In the Keys) tavernier Apr 2015 #20

What does he think he is doing Andy823 Apr 2015 #22

Dear Lord. Here come the snapshots of Hispanic panhandlers in 3, 2, 1... Baitball Blogger Apr 2015 #23

Guess the fucker doesn't get out much. zappaman Apr 2015 #24

He's free to visit the parking lot at my store. nt Codeine Apr 2015 #26

Cruz must lead a very sheltered life living in the Houston area. They are seen Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #28

Clearly, Mr. Cruz... Mike Nelson Apr 2015 #29

yeah of course not.. Abukhatar Apr 2015 #30