Amarillo Globe-News: Letter: More politicians should emulate Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz should be the standard we use for all politicians.
Whether or not you agree with Cruz’s political mindset, you have to respect him based on the fact he did what few politicians do these days — he kept his word.
He ran on the promise that he would do everything he could to bring about the demise of Obamacare. Every Republican who was elected in 2010 and 2012 also gave this promise while campaigning.
The difference: They backed down. Cruz did not. He is now hated, mocked and demonized throughout America, and yet he still stands firm on his principles. This represents sincerity, honesty, integrity — something that is sorely needed in politics these days.
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