Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has announced a new book deal with
HarperCollins that will purportedly earn him well into the six figures. The particulars
of the book deal have yet to be announced, but insiders say it will most likely
capitalize on Cruz' ability to nail the Dr. Seuss writing format, i.e. rhyming
his words and repeating them ad nauseam.
A title has been tentatively chosen: How
Much Filibuster Can U Muster?
A spokesperson for Sen. Cruz, when reached for comment,
had this to say:
"Ted Cruz has always been a great fan of Theodor
Seuss Geisel, aka Ted, or more popularly known as
Dr. Seuss, and as such, he would like to remember the great Dr. Seuss by honoring him in his first non-coloring book venture out into the literary world."
Dr. Seuss, and as such, he would like to remember the great Dr. Seuss by honoring him in his first non-coloring book venture out into the literary world."
Another reason Cruz has supposedly chosen this style of
writing is because he "knows his audience," said the spokesperson.
"Sen. Cruz is well aware that the majority of his
constituents from Texas are products of a sub-par state educational system that
has devolved over the past decade or so under leaders such as Governor Rick
Perry. As such, they may be able to read at only a second or third grade level
at best," said Dolly DeLearned, Cruz's assistant who has been instrumental
in getting Cruz to sign the book deal.
Ms. DeLearned was quick to point out that her last
statement in no way diminished the greater good Gov. Rick Perry has done for
Texas, including a push for expansion of the open-carry gun laws in the state,
and making sure that Obamacare did not reach it's ugly hand into the state laws
of Texas by forcing Perry to expand the state Medicaid program.
Sen. Cruz' first book, Cruz to the Future, was published in a coloring book format for
exactly this reason, i.e. to reach as many of his adult constituents as he can
without making them think too hard.
Asked for a reading from Cruz' upcoming book, Ms.
DeLearned stated that although the Senator from Texas has yet to fully
formulate his thoughts into text, she did read us a smidgeon from a cocktail
napkin on which Cruz scribbled the following in crayon:
I do not like Obamacare,
I do not like it here nor there
I would not want it in my house
to cover me, my kids, or spouse,
I do not like Obamacare
something, something, anywhere.
It was pretty evident from that small bit of writing that
Cruz may be on to something. If he can get six figures by ripping off one of
the greatest children's book authors of all times, just think what he could do
if he actually sat down and read half the bills introduced by both parties of
the Senate.
Ms. DeLearned says Sen. Cruz will also devote a whole
section of the book to Mitch McConnell, if he can find enough words to rhyme
with the latter Senator's name.
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