{"id":16230,"date":"2013-01-29T18:47:02","date_gmt":"2013-01-30T00:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleswarmblog.com\/?p=16230"},"modified":"2013-01-29T18:47:02","modified_gmt":"2013-01-30T00:47:02","slug":"ted-cruz-lays-a-glorious-smackdown-on-rahm-emanuel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleswarmblog.com\/?p=16230","title":{"rendered":"Ted Cruz Lays a Glorious Smackdown on Rahm Emanuel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Senator Ted Cruz is already doing a bangup job bringing the conservative message to Washington. Today’s example: laying a glorious smackdown<\/a> on Chicago mayor (and former Obama chief of staff) Rahm Emanuel over the latter’s trying to pressure banks into not doing business with gun manufacturers. <\/p>\n

Take, for example, this:<\/p>\n

We do not accept the notion that government officials should behave as bullies, trying to harass or pressure private companies into enlisting in a political lobbying campaign. And we subscribe to the notion, quaint in some quarters, that private companies don’t work for elected officials; elected officials work for private citizens.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And this:<\/p>\n

In light of the reception you have received in the Windy City, please know that Texas would certainly welcome more of your business and jobs you create.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And this:<\/p>\n

Should Mayor Emanuel’s bullying campaign prove successful, I am confident that there are numerous financial institutions in Texas that would be eager to earn your business. And in the event that it might prove helpful, I would be happy to introduce you to their leaders.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And…well, just read the whole thing:<\/p>\n

Letter from Senator Ted Cruz to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Bank of America, TD Bank Group, Smith &amp; Wes…<\/a> by Senator Ted Cruz<\/a> <\/p>\n