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Hot Mic! Who Was Caught Mocking Ted Cruz During His Senate Constitution Remarks?

Mar. 14, 2013 2:57pm Becket Adams

Republican Senator Ted Cruz must have ruffled a few feathers Thursday morning when he questioned Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s “assault weapons” ban, because during his closing remarks before the Senate Judiciary Committee, someone could be heard on a hot mic mocking his speech — on two occasions.

“My fourth and final point is that the Constitution, in my opinion, should be the touchstone of everything we do,” said Sen. Cruz. “I would point out that every one of us takes an oath to defend the constitution.”

“Thank you for the lecture,” someone can be heard muttering under their breath [at about the 20 second mark]:

Later, while driving home his point, Sen. Cruz said this:

In my view, the Constitution is particularly important when the Bill of Rights is unpopular. That was the entire purpose of the Bill of Rights! When our rights are popular, we don’t need the Constitution.

“I’m tired of these condescending…” seemingly the same person can heard saying, trailing off [at about the 22 second mark]:

As of this writing, it’s unclear who was criticizing Cruz.

However, the voice does sound male and it appears likely it was a senator. Additionally, given a) Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy’s impatience with Sen. Cruz’ speech (the Democrat senator cuts off Cruz toward the end to remind him that he hasn’t been in the Senate for very long) and b) the fact that it’s not uncommon for the chairman’s microphone to be left on, it’s not unlikely Leahy could be the culprit.

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An earlier version of this article incorrectly quoted Sen. Cruz as having said, “When our rights are unpopular…” The senator actually said “popular.” This post has been updated to reflect that.

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Ifarmcows
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:57pm
I voted for Cruz but almost voted for Dewhurst. I sure made the right decision. Dewhurst would never, I mean never had stood up like Cruz.

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mason89
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:55pm
NEVERMIND….
When I read your posts I am reminded of something a very famous person said! “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove ALL doubt!”

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texashuntre
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:55pm
Just like you, He has to ask 4 grade questions to get a simple Yes or No! Do you understand what I am saying when I say that the 2nd Amendment shall not be infringed?!

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Jarhead-88
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:52pm
Liberals (enemy) should quit acting like 3rd graders then, moron. Great name you give yourself too, you NEVER had a MIND, it belongs to the collective idiots.

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Copper Catfish
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:52pm
I would have guessed John McCain.

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Nevermind
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:52pm
cosette

@ Nevermind…. It would behoove you to proofread your posts in which you call other people stupid and mock their education or lack thereof.

******

Internet spell checkers are soo cool, showing how important your day is by checking spelling? Rather sad, luckily i have an admin who generally types up things for me. I guess they dont have that in the trailer parks huh?

Next time i am being graded on a paper I will be sure to check my spelling but until then you should grow up or just find somethign constructive to do wiht your day other than looking for spelling mistakes.

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- barber2
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 6:38pm
  NEVERMIND: You are well named.
  
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MIBUGNU2
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:51pm
Lahhay, Feinberger and the rest of these Liberal AH’s are showing
their true commie colors. this bitc* and Paloose had a hand in
destroying CA. but they won’t be happy till they bring down the whole
Country… Disrespect is nothing new to these POS……………….
Tit for tat..

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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:49pm
Snarking, sneering, ad hominem and arrogance? From a Leftists? I’m shocked. Shocked I tell yyou.

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grickm
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:46pm
Since the Leahys and Feinsteins of this world think like 3rd graders (it’s all about feelings, facts and logic are irrelevant), that’s the level of question they need to be asked. The phrase “shall not be infringed” has a pretty clear meaning. People like Feinstein would prefer to ignore it. Cruz’s questions showed her contradictory and illogical view of amendment 2 versus the others in the Bill of Rights. Feinstein wants to take away our guns, but she has a concealed carry permit. Will she give it up?

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independent1958
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:45pm
I’m tired of your condescending remarks!

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Just_Us2
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:45pm
Cruz is one of a hand full making sense. If Republicans are the stupid party..what do you call a party that rewards illegal activity or encourages women to murder their children or the party that is overtly racists towards people of color who do not live on their plantation? You would call them Democrats…the party of welfare cheats and poverty pimps. The so called Stupid Party was driven out of the inner city…..so intelligence gets you what….. Detroit? Chicago? New York? You can keep that brand of intelligence. I will keep the constitutional scholars like Cruz.

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D-Fence
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:44pm
20 years is too long for anyone to be in the senate. She’s a statist, and and is protected by her fellow statists.

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Lensbaby
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:44pm
Since Feinstein is representing a state drowning in debt, and Cruz is representing one completely on the rise, maybe some reflection that Cruz and the Reds may be right about everything, including 2A rights, is what is needed.

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just happy
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:41pm
excuse me, but if you listened to the question about the use of drones, you should have heard what he asked because it is available ON TAPE : does the government, with NO warrant , and NO current or imminent engagement in a destructive act, have the right to take out an American Citizen on American soil? If the government cannot give an unequivical NO to that Question, then we are NOW living in a tyrannical dictatorship

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cosette
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:41pm
@ Nevermind…. It would behoove you to proofread your posts in which you call other people stupid and mock their education or lack thereof.

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williamm
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:40pm
He has to ask third grade questions since he wants to be able to communicate with liberals although I think he overestimates their ability to comprehend.

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Constitutional_Liberty
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:40pm
LOL, you just have to laugh at how pathetic these progressives are.

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OldSurfRat
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:38pm
“Patrick Leahy’s impatience with Sen. Cruz’ speech (the Democrat senator cuts off Cruz toward the end to remind him that he hasn’t been in the Senate for very long)”

Oh really there Patty. Looks like you have been in way too long.
You egg s-uc-k . What a pompous azz.

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- kenboy
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 4:28pm
  Senator Cruz has more knowledge about the Constitution than the entire pile of liberal crap, wasting the breathable air, in that committee room!
  
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Alorian
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:38pm
How stupid is the Blaze? As a “Conservatarian”, I come to the Blaze just to remind myself that people on both ends of the spectrum are bat-$hit retarded.

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- kenboy
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 4:52pm
  Then take your retarded azz out of here!
  
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- barber2
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 6:36pm
  Yes. This arrogance signals radical Left .
  
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- jettson
  Posted on March 15, 2013 at 9:40am
  Drop dead you fool
  
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chips1
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:38pm
Why would you ask 4th grade questions to a kindegardener?

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Nancys Red Diaper Doper Babies
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:37pm
You sir have completely missed Cruz’ point about drone use in the U.S. and through the course of your post have removed all doubt regarding your intellectual prowess.

Actually I like seeing the liberals squirm when they are unable to answer a 3rd grade question. When a 3rd grader asks me a question a response with a direct answer yet liberals seem to be unable to give direct answers to Cruz’ so called “3rd grade questions”. So who does that really reflect more poorly on, the one asking a 3rd grade question or the one who can’t answer a 3rd grade question?

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pragmaticpatriot
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:37pm
“Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views.”
― William F. Buckley Jr.

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- TexVet61
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:28pm
  They were nice enough to spell out the problems with the government. ‘we have been here a very long time” < EXACTLY…. it's time for TERM LIMITS, these idiots actually think they are blue bloods when they are just fat old people that have pre-paid body guards and want to dictate to us that we have to give up our guns.
  I got an idea, they give up their protection, no secret service, no bullet proof cars, no special planes (they must fly coach or whatever they pay for) no security beyond what a normal event, say a concert, would get. I mean, if its so safe out there that they can take away our only way to protect ourselves then they shouldn't mind giveing up all of their bullet proof stuff, 24 hour armed security etc…
  put your money where your mouth is…OOPS, that would mean you would have to shove it up Obama's or your ass because all you liberals do is talk ****
  
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hypnos
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:36pm
Another great example immature idiotic demigods.

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Yuri
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:36pm
You sir are the fool. Remember during Clinton when his wife gathered FBI files and used them against people against Bill. What makes you think this admin would “do what is right” You have your head buried in the ground

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fastfacts
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 3:36pm
While Ted Cruz had the opportunity to take on Feinstein, another great Constitutional Libertarian was speaking at CPAC: RAND PAUL. Check out his speech at CPAC 2013: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2013/mar/cpac_speech_rand.html

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- michaelmoron
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 4:00pm
  This is what you must know:
  
  The Senate is a PRIVATE COMPANY !!!!
  
  COMPANY PROFILE:
  
  Senate, United States
  The Capitol
  Washington, DC20510
  
  Phone:
  (202) 224-3121
  
  Company Contacts
  Joseph Biden
  President
  
  Employees
  5,000 to 9,999
  
  Years in Business
  226
  
  http://www.manta.com/c/mm4qj5k/senate-united-states
  
  Richard Timmons covered up this company profile by updating it.
  
  It used to read:
  The Senate, United States in Washington, DC is a PRIVATE COMPANY categorized under Government Offices-US . Our records show it was established in and incorporated in District of Columbia. Register for free to see additional information such as annual revenue and employment figures.
  
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  
  No one has covered this one up… yet. Make a print of it, as hard evidence.
  http://www.manta.com/c/mmcmldj/united-states-department-of-justice
  
  All of our Government agencies and “employees” are private companies. WTF ????
  
  It is so.
  
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- Newtowns-Third-Law
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 4:16pm
  Cruz Control!
  
  Sen. Dianne Feinstein won the exchange from every angle, including the apology she later gave for field stripping Cruz (the wet-behind-the-ears junior Senator from Texas) down to parade rest with one hand tied behind her back.
- ...sam
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 4:24pm
  awesome
  
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- booger71
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 4:31pm
  The only person I heard that was condescending was Ms. Whinestein herself, and she won nothing. She has no clue of the real meaning or purpose of the Bill of Rights
  
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- OldVet
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 4:43pm
  NEWTOWNS-THIRD-LAW, Are you serious? What the heck does seniority have to do with Senator Cruz’s right to speak and vote. He was selected by his state and he has as much right to express his views as the oldest turd in the senate. The qualifications, by the way, do not even include a high school education, to be a senator. Cruz has argued cases before the Supreme court and won. Fienstein is an expert on pork barrel spending and stealing our rights. W need more smart people and fewer smart asses in our government.
  
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- Chuck Stein
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 4:54pm
  Ted Cruz’s question was a bit simplistic and overbroad (of COURSE there are practical limitations to every right set forth in the Bill of Rights), but Feinstein’s attempt to equate the removal of child pornography (a product that cannot exist BUT FOR a heinous crime) and an assault rifle (a product that exists for the preservation of ALL the other provisions of the Bill of Rights — but which has the POTENTIAL for terrible harm) shows that she is intellectually in way over her head.
  
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- Ben__Franklin
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 4:58pm
  OldVet, We also need term limits and mental checks on those over 65. I do believe we have Congress Members with Alzheimer’s including our VP.
  
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- grassroot
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 5:14pm
  These fascist commies who disdain our fundemental God given hard won
  constitutional rights need to be purged from power.
  
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- NHwinter
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 5:15pm
  http://www.youtube.com/embed/9RABZq5IoaQ?feature=player_embedded
  
  A powerful 3 min. video by Black Americans supporting the NRA. A must watch video!
  
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- demsrtraitors
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 5:28pm
  @Newtowns-Third-Law is a typical traitorous idiot. America would be better off without subhumans like you.
  
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- AvengerK
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 5:44pm
  OLDVET…I wouldn’t take a a troll who can’t spell Isaac Newton’s name correctly too seriously.
  It’s ok though…the troll has lots more names to log in with.
  
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- Bluebonnet
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 5:54pm
  YAHOO, when that old timer feel outclassed by a young whipper-snapper who has all the right info, they can’t take it and have to lash back with insults (condescending, and an insult about a lecture which they probably need) and (Ms. Feinstein complained she was a 6th grader) then I KNOW:
  
  THEY are feeling their age and years of doing NOTHING of consequence while sucking off the teat of the government while we pay their wages and LASH back with insults. Thank God, we’re winning.
  
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- Sparky101
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:29pm
  Diane Finestein is a murderous lying hypocrite. She pretends to care about children, yet consistently votes to murder them. She has the blood of over 33 million babies on her hands. She is only using the Newtown children in hopes to put her name in a good light. Otherwise she could not care less about those poor children and their families.
  
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