BBC: Senator Ted Cruz is in the second day of a speech against the Obama health law, despite opposition from fellow Republicans.
BBC: Senator Ted Cruz is in the second day of a speech against the Obama health law, despite opposition from fellow Republicans.
The Tea Party Texan’s filibuster-style oratory continued through the night, after he vowed to speak “until I am no longer able to stand”.
Some of Sen Cruz’s own Republican colleagues accuse him of political grandstanding, warning it could backfire if the government does shut down next week, as scheduled.

