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Judi Lynn

(160,545 posts) Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:26 AM Apr 2016

Carly Fiorina mocked on social media after singing for Ted Cruz's daughters [View all]

Source: Reuters

Carly Fiorina mocked on social media after singing for Ted Cruz's daughters

Carly Fiorina was so happy to be named Ted Cruz's running mate in run to GOP nomination that she broke into song during her acceptance speech.

By Reuters , Video source APTN
28 April 2016 • 2:31am

The chorus that greeted her on social media, however, was anything but complimentary.

The Texas senator announced at a rally in Indianapolis on Wednesday that the former Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett-Packard would join his ticket. But the unveiling faced scorn on social media after she started to sing while addressing the crowd.

"I know two girls that I just adore," crooned Mrs Fiorina, in reference to Mr Cruz's two daughters, Caroline and Catherine. "I'm so happy I can see them more. 'Cuz we travel on the bus all day; we get to play."

Twitter users reacted with bewilderment, mocking Mrs Fiorina over her singing.

Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/28/carly-fiorina-mocked-on-social-media-after-singing-for-ted-cruzs/

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Carly Fiorina mocked on social media after singing for Ted Cruz's daughters [View all] Judi Lynn Apr 2016 OP

She should be mocked to her face for transgressions far more grievous than being a poor songstress Journeyman Apr 2016 #1

Haven't those poor children suffered enough? Kelvin Mace Apr 2016 #2

They need some Curtis Mayfield sofa king Apr 2016 #21

Even if she were able to carry a tune, that was... 3catwoman3 Apr 2016 #3

But b but whaat? Quantess Apr 2016 #4

I guess the $500K wasn't enough IkeRepublican Apr 2016 #5

"Daddy I don't want a new mommy" SwankyXomb Apr 2016 #6

Carly mercuryblues Apr 2016 #7

I did not realize Cruz was stilll dragging his kids on the campaign trail. I knew he was riversedge Apr 2016 #8

So glad no one in my family is a politician IronLionZion Apr 2016 #9

Once again it takes the foreign pres to call out this harpy. n/t Tempest Apr 2016 #10

Please, let's skip the sexist attacks like "harpy". (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #12

Why mock her for that? About the only sign she is human that she has shown. yellowcanine Apr 2016 #11

She certainly lacks the ability to sing in tune. Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #13

I just realized who Fiorina reminds me of when she puts on her sing-song I-like-kids persona. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #14

The combination of Fiorina and Cruz reminds me... ustilago Apr 2016 #19

Yes! SunSeeker Apr 2016 #20

That was totally creepy. I expected Carly's eyes to start glowing. Vinca Apr 2016 #15

I LOLed when I heard it, because I recognized the tune. winter is coming Apr 2016 #18

These people are truly sadistic. Haven't these poor children suffered enough having Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2016 #16

OMG! llmart Apr 2016 #17

The creepy eyes at the end! Ilsa Apr 2016 #22

I thought his campaign manager had to be Salvador Dali even before she started singing. 6000eliot Apr 2016 #23