On Thursday, liberals and conservatives on social media received a surprise, as Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democrat Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appeared to find common ground, and discussed moving forward with bipartisan legislation.
The startling turn of events unfolded as Cruz publicly noted that he agreed with AOC on a lifetime ban of Congress members from going on to serve as lobbyists.
“The Swamp would hate it, but perhaps a chance for some bipartisan cooperation?” suggested Cruz.
Here’s something I don’t say often: on this point, I AGREE with @AOC Indeed, I have long called for a LIFETIME BAN on former Members of Congress becoming lobbyists. The Swamp would hate it, but perhaps a chance for some bipartisan cooperation? https://t.co/jPW0xkH2Yy
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 30, 2019
“If we can agree on a bill with no partisan snuck-in clauses, no poison pills, etc – just a straight, clean ban on members of Congress becoming paid lobbyists – then I’ll co-lead the bill with you,” replied Ocasio-Cortez, to which Cruz said, “You’re on.”
You’re on. https://t.co/S3TBfNeO3Q
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 30, 2019
Social media users praised the move, as well as the two politicians, for putting aside their differences in an effort to address a serious issue.
OMGosh, please let this happen.
— Luke Olson (@FlannelPilgrims) May 30, 2019
Do it! This is what Americans want: collegiate adversaries who work for the people!
— aging_xennial (@notowen) May 30, 2019
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Yes please! I don’t care who ends this, let’s end it!
— Brian C. Hall 🌺 (@brianchall) May 30, 2019
This is great! #MakeAChange #WeThePeople
— TJ 🇺🇸 (@toddjhudak) May 30, 2019
Are cats lying down with dogs? Is this the 7th seal!?! IS BARBARA WALTERS GONNA POP OUT FROM BEHIND A ROCK AND ASK ME WHAT KINDA TREE I AM!?!
And also, DO THIS.
— BBDeepState (@AngryMidAgeMan) May 30, 2019
This. Is. Awesome.
HURRAY FOR FINDING COMMON GROUND!
Bi-partisianship rules.
— Cohh Carnage (@CohhCarnage) May 30, 2019