Donald Trump got quite a reception at the New York Republican gala tonight, but when it was Ted Cruz‘s turn, a lot of reporters there were kind of amazed at the kind of blasé reaction he got.
Cruz may have hurt himself with his now-infamous “New York values” line, and even though he insisted it was about liberal politics, Donald Trump has eagerly exploited the matter to fire up Republican crowds (and he used it tonight at the gala in invoking 9/11).
Whatever the case, Cruz did not get enthusiastic responses to what he was saying:
this crowd is not digging Cruz's "jobs, freedom and security" stump speech
— Rosie Gray (@RosieGray) April 15, 2016
lot of people talking amongst themselves as Cruz speaks at New York GOP gala. Cruz soldiering on through his stump
— Rosie Gray (@RosieGray) April 15, 2016
so far, the most enthusiastic crowd reaction to Cruz has been a couple moments of tepid applause
— Rosie Gray (@RosieGray) April 15, 2016
it's legitimately loud in here with people talking and eating and ignoring Cruz while he speaks
— Rosie Gray (@RosieGray) April 15, 2016
ok it's sort of rude how little attention this crowd is giving Cruz while he speaks.
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) April 15, 2016
it's sort of painful to watch someone speak passionately to a crowd who wouldn't even notice if he killed himself onstage
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) April 15, 2016
Cruz is speaking in the background. Nobody cares. pic.twitter.com/8wLpAkrV23
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) April 15, 2016
Unsurprisingly, @TedCruz seems to be receiving a muted reception at NY GOP gala. Some usual applause lines are getting silence.
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) April 15, 2016
Attendees @NewYorkGOP gala are talking over @TedCruz waaaay more than they did w/Trump, Kasich or even NM Gov Martinez's yawner speech.
— Todd J. Gillman (@toddgillman) April 15, 2016
The NY crowd’s clinking & chattering over Cruz’s speech confirms what Trump said: “Who the hell wants to talk about politics? It’s boring."
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) April 15, 2016
Reaction at #nygop dinner to Cruz is embarrassing for both Cruz and the guests. Folks walking around, chatting w/ each other as he speaks.
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) April 15, 2016
The scene as Cruz speaks at NYC GOP Gala pic.twitter.com/Pwx8I0Ci25
— Vaughn Hillyard (@VaughnHillyard) April 15, 2016
Awkward…
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