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(16,926 posts) Thu Apr 28, 2016, 10:20 AM Apr 2016

Former Speaker Boehner Calls Cruz 'Lucifer in the Flesh' [View all]

Source: NBC News

John Boehner is not a big fan of Ted Cruz.

So much so, in fact, that the former Republican House Speaker told an audience at Stanford University Wednesday that the Texas senator is "Lucifer in the flesh" and a "miserable son of a bitch."

Asked about the 2016 presidential candidate at a forum hosted by Stanford in Government (SIG) and the Stanford Speakers Bureau, Boehner drew laughter for making a face of disgust, according to the Stanford Daily.

"Lucifer in the flesh," Boehner said, according to the paper. "I have Democrat friends and Republican friends. I get along with almost everyone, but I have never worked with a more miserable son of a bitch in my life."

Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/former-speaker-boehner-calls-cruz-lucifer-flesh-n564081

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Former Speaker Boehner Calls Cruz 'Lucifer in the Flesh' [View all] IDemo Apr 2016 OP

I feel like I should attend some sort of 12 step program for this but... jcgoldie Apr 2016 #1

After all the attempts to repeal Obamacare? liberalnarb Apr 2016 #5

I said sometimes jcgoldie Apr 2016 #7

We might have liked him more Plucketeer Apr 2016 #6

That's just because he looks good next to Cruz. tabasco Apr 2016 #8

Good one. brush Apr 2016 #15

The GOP has a problem, crazy has been a part of their formular for some years, now it is progressed Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #2

Must be a relief to finally be able to speak his mind. eom UtahLib Apr 2016 #3

While I had little use for Boehner as Speaker or anything else Warpy Apr 2016 #4

Worse, there is no such thing as Lucifer. Unfortunately we cannot say that about the Unholy One. n/t jtuck004 Apr 2016 #9

I'm big on scientific evidence and historical fact elljay Apr 2016 #16

We know she likes them crunchy. n/t jtuck004 Apr 2016 #19

boehner enid602 Apr 2016 #10

Man, I really hate having to agree with Boehner, but, he really nailed it! Coventina Apr 2016 #11

Even Jimmy Carter preferred Trump over Cruz! 7962 Apr 2016 #12

"Creepy" is becoming a word associated with Rafael Cruz. keithbvadu2 Apr 2016 #33

And that's different from any other Republican - how? n/t Triana Apr 2016 #13

Senator Cruz responded, thanking former Speaker Boehner for his kind words. NuclearDem Apr 2016 #14

Bwaaaahahaha!! tabasco Apr 2016 #27

Sounds like Cruz and Carly should get along just fine. - n/t Jim__ Apr 2016 #17

I have a feeling Boehner does not miss his old job at all. (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2016 #18

ROFLMAO houston16revival Apr 2016 #20

i dont miss this orange asshole at all lunasun Apr 2016 #21

Cruz is the son of an insane preacher man.. kind of makes sense, given that there is to be balance vkkv Apr 2016 #22

We are going to have Cruz around for a long time, so keep close track The Second Stone Apr 2016 #23

Oopsie! Daemonaquila Apr 2016 #24

Would he consider endorsing Cruz? Renew Deal Apr 2016 #25

John Boehner WOULD KNOW!!! ~nt vkkv Apr 2016 #26

Best description of Cruz ever. Vinca Apr 2016 #28

I still like Lindsey Grahams comment about Cruz the best. LiberalArkie Apr 2016 #29

Awesome. Somehow I think Boehner does not miss his old job. And he's trying to warn the country... Hekate Apr 2016 #30

Some interesting things, here. sofa king Apr 2016 #31

Quick K&R for that reply ... lots of food for thought there - thanks! (n/t) Nihil Apr 2016 #34

What did Lucifer do to deserve such an insult? rurallib Apr 2016 #32

$$$ Scarsdale Apr 2016 #35

He's become almost human Fritz Walter May 2016 #36