The whole plow through on Brett Kavanaugh thing is not going well for Republicans as Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), and his wife was forced to flee a restaurant as protesters chanted, “We believe survivors,” at them.
Video:
https://youtu.be/NzV2NkqUobI
A sexual assault survivor confronted Cruz and asked him what his position was on Brett Kavanaugh, and he responded by saying, “God bless you.” Other protesters could be seen flipping Cruz off as he left the restaurant.
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The group Smash Racism DC tweeted a message for Cruz:
p1. No—you can’t eat in peace—your politics are an attack on all of us
You’re votes are a death wish. Your votes are hate crimes.
Tonight Senator Ted Cruz arrived at Fiola, an upscale restaurant mere steps from the White House, to enjoy a hearty Italian dinner. https://t.co/7vRsLmXd0Z
— Smash Racism DC (@SmashRacismDC) September 25, 2018
p2. He could have dined on a lavish four course meal for only $145 while millions of Americans struggle to buy groceries. He might have sampled from the top shelf wine list as migrant children languish in cages.
— Smash Racism DC (@SmashRacismDC) September 25, 2018
p3. He’d have laughed with his wife while women and members of the LGBTQ community collectively gasp in horror as Senator Cruz pushes forward on Bret Kavanaugh‘s Supreme Court nomination. At least he could have had activists not interrupted his evening just as he was being seated
— Smash Racism DC (@SmashRacismDC) September 25, 2018
p4. Instead, activists from Smash Racism DC, Resist This, DC IWW, members of DC Democratic Socialists of America, Anarchists, women, sexual assault survivors, and members of the LGBTQ community interrupted Ted Cruz’s peaceful meal.
— Smash Racism DC (@SmashRacismDC) September 25, 2018
p5. While our interruption does not compare in scale to the interruptions his actions as a Senator have had on millions of American lives, we hope that it reminds Cruz and others like him that they are not safe from the people they have hurt.
— Smash Racism DC (@SmashRacismDC) September 25, 2018
Republicans can’t confirm Brett Kavanaugh and go on with life as usual
The message being sent to Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz is that the American people are watching. Republicans have been acting like they can steamroll the country because they control the White House and Congress, but there is going to be a heavy price paid if the Republican majority continues to ignore the will of the people.
If Ted Cruz votes to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, he won’t just be chased out of restaurants. He is going to be run out of the US Senate.
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