Cruz campaign slams Beto O’Rourke for not being Whataburger spicy ketchup

[Elderberry]

Houston Chronicle By Fernando Ramirez 8/9/2018

Whataburger seems to inject itself into just about any conversation about Texas, so it was only a matter of time before the fast-food chain was dragged into the state's politics.

Ted Cruz's campaign issued a statement to the Star-Telegram on Thursday concerning the likeness of Beto O'Rourke's campaign logo and Whataburger's spicy ketchup.

As many social media users have pointed out, both black and white designs share some similarities.



Which is why Ted Cruz fired back in good fun:

"Unlike the spicy ketchup, when Texans unwrap the O'Rourke packaging, they are definitely not going to like what they see underneath," a Cruz campaign spokesperson told the Star-Telegram. "He's like a Triple Meat Whataburger liberal who is out of touch with Texas values."

More: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/texas/article/Ted-Cruz-Beto-O-Rourke-Whataburger-spicy-ketchup-13144032.php

[Elderberry]

What Could Ted Cruz’s Campaign Have Meant When it Called Beto O’Rourke a “Triple Meat Whataburger Liberal”?

Texas Monthly https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/cruz-orourke-whataburger-liberal/

Option 1: Beto O’Rourke may be a liberal, but he is also like Whataburger in some ways

Option 2: A “Triple Meat Whataburger liberal” is like a “limousine liberal”

Option 3: There’s too much liberal meat on this guy

Most likely, by comparing O’Rourke to the biggest sandwich on the Whataburger menu, the Cruz campaign was trying to say that he’s a giant liberal. So liberal, there are three big ol’ liberal patties on this guy! That’s too liberal for Texas—how would you even fit a burger that size into your mouth? You’d have to use a knife and a fork, and at that point, you’re basically a Californian. Texans don’t want a liberal burger that big, if they want one at all. This convoluted explanation makes sense, at least as a way to say that O’Rourke is not like Whataburger in any sense other than that his liberalism, like the chain’s largest burger, is very big.

Despite the fact that this is perhaps the least intuitive read on the statement, we’re going to assume that this is what the Cruz campaign intended. The Whataburger-themed insult is a decidedly tricky thing to pull off, especially in Texas, and the Cruz campaign’s attempt was more of a head-scratcher than a burn—especially when “Whatachicken” was right there for the taking.

[GrouchoTex]

It was actually a pretty smart thing for Beto to do, to co-op the Whataburger-type logo.
Someone in his campaign made the connection.

So two questions remain:

(1) Does seeing a Beto sign make you hungry for a #2 meal, add cheese, bacon, and jalapenos, with a Dr. Pepper?
(2) Does eating at whataburger make you want to vote for Beto?

Nah, neither, really, but question 1 is definitely a more of possibility for me, and 2 is not an option.
I placed that order in question # 1 yesterday at lunchtime, and Beto didn't cross my mind when doing so.
 

[Cyber Liberty]

It was actually a pretty smart thing for Beto to do, to co-op the Whataburger-type logo.
Someone in his campaign made the connection.

So two questions remain:

(1) Does seeing a Beto sign make you hungry for a #2 meal, add cheese, bacon, and jalapenos, with a Dr. Pepper?
(2) Does eating at whataburger make you want to vote for Beto?

Nah, neither, really, but question 1 is definitely a more of possibility for me, and 2 is not an option.
I placed that order in question # 1 yesterday at lunchtime, and Beto didn't cross my mind when doing so.

That's exactly what Beto and Soros want you to believe.   

[GrouchoTex]

That's exactly what Beto and Soros want you to believe.   

Those Bastardly Dastards!

[Frank Cannon]

Gosh. Hard to believe Ted is having trouble down there with these solid 1950's style campaign tactics.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Which is why Ted Cruz fired back in good fun:

"Unlike the spicy ketchup, when Texans unwrap the O'Rourke packaging, they are definitely not going to like what they see underneath,"  "He's like a Triple Meat Whataburger liberal who is out of touch with Texas values."

Cripes, even his quips are long winded.

[truth_seeker]

Cripes, even his quips are long winded.

It is either that, or challenge his opponent to a three hour debate. 


Esentials of Linguistic Kill Shots 101:

1. Keep is short
2. Keep it simple
3. Keep it memorable

[Frank Cannon]

It is either that, or challenge his opponent to a three hour debate. 


Esentials of Linguistic Kill Shots 101:

1. Keep is short
2. Keep it simple
3. Keep it memorable

Exactly. Ted has got to get his act together.

[Night Hides Not]

Gosh. Hard to believe Ted is having trouble down there with these solid 1950's style campaign tactics.

Ted is not having trouble, that's fake news. Most of us Ted supporters appreciate the fact that Ted talks in complete sentences.

[austingirl]

Some idiotic liberal at my weekly writing group passed out orange and white stiped cards that said "Whatabeto." When he tried to hand one to me, I said, "No, thanks." So, is Whataburger aware of this or should  they sue? The idiot apologized the next week. Of course most of the others are from California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania and they just love Beatoff.

I tell the libs on bookface that when Cruz was arguing before the Supreme Court, the fake Hispanic was playing in a band and driving drunk.

[Night Hides Not]

Some idiotic liberal at my weekly writing group passed out orange and white stiped cards that said "Whatabeto." When he tried to hand one to me, I said, "No, thanks." So, is Whataburger aware of this or should  they sue? The idiot apologized the next week. Of course most of the others are from California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania and they just love Beatoff.

I tell the libs on bookface that when Cruz was arguing before the Supreme Court, the fake Hispanic was playing in a band and driving drunk.

If it spreads too far, I'm sure Whataburger will complain to the Beto campaign. What good that will do, I have no idea.

Won't stop me from my weekly visits to Whataburger.

[corbe]

   First the ketchup, now a beer and a 'PALE ALE' at that. 

Texas brewery makes 'Beto Beer' for Democratic Senate candidate

By Justin Wise - 08/10/18 08:34 PM EDT 

Texas brewery makes 'Beto Beer' for Democratic Senate candidate

Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) now has his name branded on a seasonal beer, in addition to campaign signs for his Texas Senate bid.

Austin, Texas-based, Circle Brewing Co. announced on Friday that its latest seasonal beer is named after the Democratic lawmaker who is running to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), according to local station, KFOX14.

The brew, called "Beto Beer," was made to highlight O'Rourke's race against Cruz in this year's midterms, the brewer told KFOX.

Circle Brewing said their "Election Pale" ale is meant to promote O'Rourke's campaign and to "help rally more people to go to the polls and drive an increase in voter participation."

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http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/401358-texas-brewery-makes-beto-beer-for-democratic-senate-candidate


   Not to be outdone Sen. Cruz has his official Campaign Beer also.

[LegalAmerican]

Too late, the deed is done. I never heard of Beto.  Now, I  know.

I still, don't trust Ted, but don't live in Texas, so no threat. Lyin'Ted. 

[corbe]

Too late, the deed is done. I never heard of Beto.  Now, I  know.

I still, don't trust Ted, but don't live in Texas, so no threat. Lyin'Ted. 

     

[corbe]

Ted Cruz
 âœ”  @tedcruz 

US Senate candidate, TX
 

Stop catcalling me.

Cenk Uygur
 âœ”  @cenkuygur
This whole @benshapiro offering to debate @Ocasio2018 issue is ridiculous and shows the bias of the media in favor of the right-wing. Fine, I offer the same $10,000 to debate @tedcruz. Not joking. Guaranteed it gets no coverage. Why won't the bumbling coward Ted Cruz debate me?!
 
4:22 PM - Aug 10, 2018

[Sanguine]

Too late, the deed is done. I never heard of Beto.  Now, I  know.

I still, don't trust Ted, but don't live in Texas, so no threat. Lyin'Ted.

And, you wonder why you get flak from some of the other members here? 

[corbe]

    I like her, she's got spunk besides she makes me appreciate so much more the rather small but very vocal group of 'docile' Trumpers we are blessed with here.

[Sanguine]

    I like her, she's got spunk besides she makes me appreciate so much more the rather small but very vocal group of 'docile' Trumpers we are blessed with here.

Bull, that was just gratuitous trolling.

[corbe]

   No fooling you, @Sanguine, yes I was trolling.

[Sanguine]

   No fooling you, @Sanguine, yes I was trolling.

You're a smart man and you know I didn't mean you.

[corbe]

You're a smart man and you know I didn't mean you.

   Obviously, I felt Guilty and just assumed the blame anyway @Sanguine

[Sanguine]

   Obviously, I felt Guilty and just assumed the blame anyway @Sanguine

 

[Cyber Liberty]

Too late, the deed is done. I never heard of Beto.  Now, I  know.

I still, don't trust Ted, but don't live in Texas, so no threat. Lyin'Ted.

 

A most unfortunate comment.

[Bigun]

And, you wonder why you get flak from some of the other members here?

Earned a spot on my very short ignore list after less than a dozen posts here.  Troll for sure!

[GrouchoTex]

Too late, the deed is done. I never heard of Beto.  Now, I  know.

I still, don't trust Ted, but don't live in Texas, so no threat. Lyin'Ted.

If Trump called him that, it has to be true, I mean, no candidate, especially our President would participate in hyperbole, or anything like that, especially during a campaign, right?
 

I wonder how many people who subscribe to this notion have actually look at his time spent as Solicitor General, the bills he's sponsored and co-sponsored, and written, etc.
My fear is that there may be just enough people who believe like you in our state, who will sit this out and allow Beto to win, where otherwise, he may not.
I fear complacent, misinformed Republicans more than I do the Democrats in this election.
Hopefully, the debates will help bolster Cruz's standing.

[Right_in_Virginia]

It is either that, or challenge his opponent to a three hour debate. 


Esentials of Linguistic Kill Shots 101:

1. Keep is short
2. Keep it simple
3. Keep it memorable 

Exactly! 

[Silver Pines]

Too late, the deed is done. I never heard of Beto.  Now, I  know.

I still, don't trust Ted, but don't live in Texas, so no threat. Lyin'Ted.

@LegalAmerican

Get on the train!

[catfish1957]

Too late, the deed is done. I never heard of Beto.  Now, I  know.

I still, don't trust Ted, but don't live in Texas, so no threat. Lyin'Ted.

You're are the stereotypical Orange Freeper Nit wit.  What's your sn over there?

[corbe]

    Hindsight is 2020, Vote Cruz for President.

[GrouchoTex]

@LegalAmerican

Get on the train!

 

[LegalAmerican]

Earned a spot on my very short ignore list after less than a dozen posts here.  Troll for sure!

I proved you wrong, so you had to put me on ignore!  Funny, a judgmental LDS person.  Trolls never post facts. I do. Most with links. You just didn't want to believe the LINKS, which proved you wrong.  Mormons support bringing in and supporting islamists.  Same with Catholic charity's and Lutherans. I posted the links. They received money in Obama's reign and FROM our tax dollars.

[Mod5]

Please do not pit religions against each other.  This is the only warning.

[LegalAmerican]

 I make up my own mind.  I don't trust Ted. People change,,,right ?   lol lol lol.

Ted is bad news.

Someone on here said, that I don't follow instruction.  HIS. As in , he is right, and that is the last word on it.  Ha!   Am I in a gulag ?  I will follow the OWNERS admonishment or what the MODS SAY.  Not a controlling person on here, probably male, who thinks I have to goose step to HIS COMMAND!  Must be retired military.  lol

[Mod5]

This thread is about Cruz vs Beto, not Cruz vs Trump.

[LegalAmerican]

This thread is about Cruz vs Beto, not Cruz vs Trump.
[/quote



I didn't say one word about TRUMP!  The others did.  I just said, "I don't trust Ted."  I don't, based on what I know, happened in 2016, with Ben Carson and  Marco Rubio.

[Axeslinger]

@LegalAmerican

Are you always this much of an offputting psycho or is this summer a special occasion?

I’m just about convinced you’re name at TOS is nopardons and you’re jus having some kind of sick fun at our expense.

Here, I found some reading material for you:

[Cyber Liberty]

@LegalAmerican  You called him  "Lyin' Ted."  You may think that's fine and dandy, but those are fighting words here.  If I were you, I'd follow the first rule about holes:  When you find yourself in one, Just Stop Digging.

[Bigun]

I proved you wrong, so you had to put me on ignore!  Funny, a judgmental LDS person.  Trolls never post facts. I do. Most with links. You just didn't want to believe the LINKS, which proved you wrong.  Mormons support bringing in and supporting islamists.  Same with Catholic charity's and Lutherans. I posted the links. They received money in Obama's reign and FROM our tax dollars.

The ONLY thing you've proven is that you are a blithering idiot and the only way I knew that you had said this is because someone pm'd me.

[LegalAmerican]

@LegalAmerican

Are you always this much of an offputting psycho or is this summer a special occasion?

I’m just about convinced you’re name at TOS is nopardons and you’re jus having some kind of sick fun at our expense.

Here, I found some reading material for you:

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I see, all kind of PERSONAL ATTACKS  to my person.

Read it!  I love Dale. Give compliments, but make them sincere, truthful.

 You all, are just not used to truth and reality any more.

 ALL P.C.'ed to actual death. Death of our nation, constitution, country.

Remember FREE SPEECH?  If I trigger you somehow, that is on you.  Not me.

[truth_seeker]

Please do not pit religions against each other.  This is the only warning.

Great call.

[LegalAmerican]

@LegalAmerican  You called him  "Lyin' Ted."  You may think that's fine and dandy, but those are fighting words here.  If I were you, I'd follow the first rule about holes:  When you find yourself in one, Just Stop Digging.

So, I have to agree, with what anyone says, on here?  Where is the exchange of ideas, debate? 

Interesting.  I  know you are trying to help me. We no longer live in a free country.  Media can silence anyone that is a conservative.

Alex Jones. We are next.

[LegalAmerican]

Great call.

Tell me what was pitting. I gave some facts. Anyone can google. I asked the MOD, if he meant , NEVER DISCUSS or even bring up any religion, that I understand, but posting facts, is considered pitting?   News to me. FACTS JUST ,,,ARE.

[Cyber Liberty]

So, I have to agree, with what anyone says, on here?  Where is the exchange of ideas, debate? 

Interesting.  I  know you are trying to help me. We no longer live in a free country.  Media can silence anyone that is a conservative.

Alex Jones. We are next.

I have no such authority around here.  I did see a Mod warning about attacking religions and that's it. 

I was just giving you some friendly advice about the lay of the land.  People have been fighting the Cruz/Trump was for a couple years now, and calling either names like you did is just scraping open old wounds.  Something I think irritates the Moderators. 

Please don't do that.  That's the extent of what I can ask you to do.

[Cyber Liberty]

Tell me what was pitting. I gave some facts. Anyone can google. I asked the MOD, if he meant , NEVER DISCUSS or even bring up any religion, that I understand, but posting facts, is considered pitting?   News to me. FACTS JUST ,,,ARE.

Facts about how Mormons and Catholics are?  One man's facts are another's folly.  This is exactly why Nancy doesn't like religious arguments on TBR.  Somebody ends up feeling like they've been told they're gong to Hell.  That's about as personal as an attack can get, even if it wasn't intended.  I suggest you not ignore the Mod's warning and just drop the subject right here.

[LegalAmerican]

Facts about how Mormons and Catholics are?  One man's facts are another's folly.  This is exactly why Nancy doesn't like religious arguments on TBR.  Somebody ends up feeling like they've been told they're gong to Hell.  That's about as personal as an attack can get, even if it wasn't intended.  I suggest you not ignore the Mod's warning and just drop the subject right here.

Attacks?????  That boggles the mind. I was born raised Catholic, then joined LDS church. Been in it 20 years!  I never think, anyone goes to "hell".  Wow.  But you are telling me, THAT is what people have said on here?  Not anyones human call.  OK, DONE. 

[catfish1957]

Please do not pit religions against each other.  This is the only warning.

Back to our sponsor....    Burger Heaven on Earth......

[GrouchoTex]

This thread is about Cruz vs Beto, not Cruz vs Trump.
[/quote



I didn't say one word about TRUMP!  The others did.  I just said, "I don't trust Ted."  I don't, based on what I know, happened in 2016, with Ben Carson and  Marco Rubio.

I am the one who mentioned “our President”?
Why?
You used the term “Lyin’ Ted” in you post.
Who came up with that name?
TRUMP!

It ain’t that hard to figure out.

BTW, what in the Sam Hill do Lutherans, Catholics, Mormons, Upper Voltans, Venusians, of left-handed monkey wrenches have to do with any of this?

You make me laugh, l’ give you that.

[GrouchoTex]

Back to our sponsor....    Burger Heaven on Earth......

[Axeslinger]

I see, all kind of PERSONAL ATTACKS  to my person.

Read it!  I love Dale. Give compliments, but make them sincere, truthful.

 You all, are just not used to truth and reality any more.

 ALL P.C.'ed to actual death. Death of our nation, constitution, country.

Remember FREE SPEECH?  If I trigger you somehow, that is on you.  Not me.

@LegalAmerican

So...because we all don’t agree with you and your pet view du jour, WE are the problem.  Chick, you got more demons floating through your head than a lifetime of exorcisms could handle...but whatever helps you sleep at night.   But don’t worry...keep on pissing all over everyone here... I’m sure that will win you converts.   
Mine personally?  I think your banning is just a matter of time.