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Bill Richardson on Ted Cruz: 'I don't think he should be defined as a Hispanic'
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| Contributor | Scott³ |
| Last Edited | Scott³ May 06, 2013 07:57am |
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| Media | TV News - FOX News |
| News Date | Monday, May 6, 2013 01:55:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | "Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Sunday that Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, whose father was a Cuban immigrant, should not be "defined as a Hispanic" because of his stance on immigration legislation.
Richardson, a former Democratic presidential candidate who also is Hispanic, criticized the freshman Texas senator during the web portion of the ABC "This Week" program on Sunday.
Asked for his thoughts on Cruz, Richardson said, "I'm not a fan."
"I know he's sort of the Republican latest flavor. He's articulate. He seems to be charismatic, but I don't like his politics," Richardson said. He alleged that Cruz adds a "measure of incivility in the political process," though he is a "force" in the GOP.
Richardson was then asked if Cruz represents most Hispanics with his political views. Richardson said, "No, he's anti-immigration."
"Almost every Hispanic in the country wants to see immigration reform. No, I don't think he should be defined as a Hispanic," Richardson said. "He's a politician from Texas, a conservative state. And I respect Texas' choice. But what I don't like is when you try to get things done -- it's okay to be strong and state your views, your ideology, but I've seen him demean the office, be rude to other senators, not be part of, I think, the civility that is really needed in Washington." |
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