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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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breiten
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 10:39pm
Say all you want politicians, but with all that is passed that goes against the Constitution and Bill of Rights, none call it treason, nor anti American laws. The Congress and Senate are the same color – yellow. And reject the foundation they are to defend, and force you to “reject” it too. As they try to take out, take over America peacefully one step at a time.

They are the aggressors, bullying and provoking the Americans by pushing them around, so that they (govt) can be seen as the “victim” to justify their use of force on the “anti government” “rebels terrorists”. That is how a take over is done.

The true Americans defending the constitution, protecting freedoms and rights are considered “terrorists.”
The American Govt rejecting the constitution are considered “defenders” of this land.

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gingerbread
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 9:56pm
Thank GOD that there is, FINALLY, someone in the senate to remind these petty foggers that call themselve senators, that they swore an OATH to PRESERVE & PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION. What I’ve seen in the past, is these petty foggers that call themselves senators, once they say that OATH, they completely forget what they have just sworn to.

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independentvoteril
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 9:46pm
next time someone tells a new member from EITHER side the isle to REMEMBER they haven’t been there that long the reply should be AND SOME HAVE BEEN HERE TO LONG,, how arrogant of these career politicians are and how incapable they are of finding a REAL job..

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SCARY313568
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 9:43pm
These democrat socialists are nothing more than bullies. It’s only condescending when the opposition stands up to thier respective “Benedict Arnold” faces. Joe Biden has to be the most condescending, rude, arrogant, and downright dimwitted person in politics today. You don’t hear them critisizing his outright ridiculous comments. Ted Cruz is proving to be a real crusader. Stand up and give these commie bastards hell as it is apparent they have forgotten the foundation that this country was based. They are hypocritiacl morons willing to follow Obama into the liberal/progressive abyss of no return. This country has never been as divided thanks to today’s Democrat/Socialist Party. The only thing saving us from and armed revolution will be a Ted Cruz like candidate winning the 2016 presidency.

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TRILO
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 9:40pm
WHO CARES!!! Let them mock, ridicule and sneer. It happens all the time. If Cruz can not handle the jeers and comments then get the hell out of office. Focus on the message NOT the criticism.

You sound like a big baby when you complain. No wonder the democrats are better at messaging. They IGNORE the “open mic” comments or better yet they turn the messaging around to bite the person who said it.

Once again the entire message Cruz delivered is diverted to the comments made after he spoke because republicans are sissies and worry more about what their detractors say rather than who they are delivering the message to.

When will they, including the Blaze learn.

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igetit
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 9:26pm
Thank you, Mr. Cruz. You are so desperately needed in this time of deceit and denial.

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zombieocracy
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 9:20pm
Dianne “It’s Legal to Hunt Humans” Feinstein and her ilk are McCarthy reincarnated.

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Sarah_Palin_Is_God
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 9:15pm
Cruz is a tool, a fool and a toy of the tea party radicals. He is best described as a piece of female genitalia.

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- zombieocracy
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 9:21pm
  I thought you nut jobs worshipped Harvard Law grads?
  
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Mad Engineer
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 9:10pm
Sen. Depends,
I’ll tell you the same thing I tell contractors wen they use the “I’ve been doing it that way for 30 years.”— I can’t help that you have been doing it WRONG for 30 years, you MENTAL MIDGIT! Now shut your pie hole, listen, and maybe you’ll learn something.

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tradexpertbuysell
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 8:59pm
They fear us so much they have to dissarm us! Their incompetence increases as their guns turn into drones. Our confidence in proncipals scares then even as our guns turn into sugar cookies that even our kids aren’t allowed to have!

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Seawarrior9
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 8:56pm
Ha! I can imagine Cruz’s reply to Leahy’s comment regarding his short time as a Senator as going much the same as I heard a Sergeant Major once say to a much more senior Sergeant Major: “I gave up worrying about what Sergeant Major’s thought when I made Sergeant Major!”

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frogg
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 8:48pm
Thank you Senator Cruz! Continue to bash the “Bill of Rights” on their heads!!!!!! They were made to keep people just like we have from becoming Dictators!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out http://www.rescueourconstitution.com/

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SilentObserver
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 8:47pm
Bravo Senator Cruz. You can always tell when you have gotten under someone’s skin and caused them to look inept or in this case just plain stupid.

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kettererbg
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 8:32pm
More than likely a dumbocrap. They were elected to represent us, not dictate to us. It is past time to recall these traitorous vermin. And Finkelstein needs to be put behind bars. They better back off this or they will ignite a fire that will be hard to put out. Americans have fought for our freedoms before and it will happen again if necessary. I see no difference between the dumbocraps and the Red Coats during the Revolutionary war, other than the fact that our dumbocraps are supposed to be Americans.

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Brem
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 8:18pm
Clearly, Cruz has 10 times the brain than that of the communist traitor

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takie
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 8:02pm
Feinstein said it herself. She has been here way to long. Pack your bags toots. Leave.

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OlefromMN
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 8:00pm
Al Franken! I know that voice. I viewed the second clip first, but after watching the first one next (stay with me) I clearly heard Al’s voice.

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OlefromMN
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:53pm
It wouldn’t surprise me if it was John McCain or Lindsey Graham. Nothing surprises me anymore other than the fact we do have a few good men/women willing to stand up and fight in the early stages of what I pray will be a bullet-less second revolution. I do not pray for the revolution (that is all but a given at this point) , I pray for it to be one of ideas and words. I am prepared if I am wrong.

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South Philly Boy
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:40pm
The Real Problem THEY have been there TOO LONG

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BenInNY
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:39pm
Is that Schumer at the right corner? Think it was him.

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- OlefromMN
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:58pm
  Chuck U was a smirking away. He is a suspect for sure.
  
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- igetit
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 9:28pm
  Yes, I too think it is Chuck U, Schumer.
  
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heidihoneighbor
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:38pm
AApparently someone was too liberal to say it to his face.

I hope Cruze and Paul gather speed and don’t stop until our country is back on track. They are inspiring, motivational, admirable and patriotic.

Feinstein needs her 4th grade mentality taken to the play ground. She doesnt speak for the people of this country and she sure as heck isnt the voice for women.

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jdog777
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:37pm
If an analysis of the Constitution is “condescending” or a “Lecture”…. then clearly we have the wrong people in Office. It is time to erect the gallows on the mall.

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- kettererbg
  Posted on March 14, 2013 at 8:34pm
  Why? There are enough cherry trees to get the job done.
  
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David-FL
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:27pm
This just speaks to the disdain many Congressmen have towards the Constitution. Remind them of their obligation to it, and instead of agreeing, they dismiss…

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swimmer1940
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:17pm
“Leaky” Leahy should talk. It was he who divulged State secrets and had to be soundly thrashed for so doing.

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NewCreationDave
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:00pm
What freedom?
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7950634/It%27s%20a%20free%20country.pdf

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