After blasting Biden's student-loan forgiveness, Cancun Cruz says it 'may prove a real challenge'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

to fight it

One of the most vocal critics of President Joe Biden's student-loan forgiveness recognized it might not be so easy to challenge the policy in court.

After Biden announced up to $20,000 in student-loan forgiveness for federal borrowers making under $125,000 a year last week, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas didn't hold back on his opinion. He blasted the policy for benefitting the "slacker barista" who took out student loans for a "useless degree." Along with many of his Republican colleagues, he called the loan forgiveness unfair, bad for the economy, and costly to taxpayers.

Another big criticism surrounding Biden's relief is that it's illegal, with many conservatives arguing the president does not have the authority to cancel student debt broadly. Some politicians and groups have already threatened legal action — but Cruz acknowledged in his podcast that suing the administration might not be that easy.

"The difficulty here is finding a plaintiff who the courts will conclude has standing," Cruz said. "That may prove a real challenge."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/after-blasting-biden-s-student-loan-forgiveness-ted-cruz-says-it-may-prove-a-real-challenge-to-fight-the-relief-in-court/ar-AA11mpy7

[LakeArenal]

1. I am here not to solve problems.

I am here to create obstacles to solving problems.

[LisaM]

2. What is it with this insistence on monetizing degrees?

First, baristas are hardly slackers. I did it for a while and it's not all that easy, especially when there's a line (and most baristas do more than just make coffee, for example, washing dishes, clearing tables, etc.)

Second, the point of an education isn't always to get a high paying job (just ask teachers). The point is to get educated, which creates well-rounded people who contribute to society in many ways.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

3. I did various food service jobs while working my way through college

Never had to work so hard for so hard for so little in any other job I've held.

[keithbvadu2]

4. Slacker