CBS Presses Ted Cruz on Seeking 3rd Term As He Backs 2-Term Limit - Business Insider
CBS Presses Ted Cruz on Seeking 3rd Term As He Backs 2-Term Limit - Business Insider
Feb 05, 202349 secs
CBS News "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan on Sunday pressed Cruz on his stance.During an interview on the CBS News program "Face the Nation," host Margaret Brennan pressed the Texas Republican about his decision to run for a third term, asking him why he's doing the very same thing he's seeking to restrict.The senator added: "I'll tell you what, when the socialists and when the swamp are ready to leave Washington, I will be more than happy to comply by the same rules that apply for everyone.When Cruz introduced the bill alongside Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina last month, the senator said that term limits would offer "accountability that is long overdue."Nikki Haley of South Carolina, who is set to join the contest later this month — along with potential candidates like former Vice President Mike Pence, Govs.However, Cruz sought to sidestep talk of a presidential bid during the CBS interview, reiterating that he was running for reelection.