Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s debate preparation Wednesday in Houston apparently included some solo basketball – and an extra-lowered bucket – for the cameras at ABC.
However, It’s not likely to include any one-on-one with Texas Senator Ted Cruz, at least until his poll numbers go up.
2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang loosens up for the #DemDebate by shooting some hoops on a Houston court—and tells @ABC News how he’s preparing for tomorrow night. https://t.co/98ezhDHrTB pic.twitter.com/h4LoEv6BNt
— ABC News (@ABC) September 11, 2019
When I see an eight-foot rim I know exactly what to do. ???? pic.twitter.com/IFVB4EIiRH
— Andrew Yang (@AndrewYang) September 11, 2019
Cruz, who famously played the much-anticipated “Blobfish Basketball Classic” last June at Texas Southern University against comedian Jimmy Kimmel, wasn’t taking the bait offered by Fox News producer Pat Ward.
Need a @AndrewYang v @tedcruz game https://t.co/JgTk0Qbh5z
— Pat Ward (@WardDPatrick) September 11, 2019
He might eventually, but only when Yang polls at 5%. (RELATED: ‘She’s Scared’ — Ted Cruz Criticizes Pelosi For Wanting To Turn Cameras Off During White House Meeting)
Sorry. You gotta poll at 5% or more to play on my court. https://t.co/xRx6VYdWft
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) September 11, 2019
Cruz’s burn predictably drew plenty of Twitter reaction, likes, and shares.
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— Kambree Kawahine Koa (@KamVTV) September 11, 2019
He went there. https://t.co/kWPuEbLE2G
— Ron Nehring (@RonNehring) September 11, 2019
It wasn’t clear if Yang was directly responding to Cruz’s challenge, but the Democratic candidate did tweet his percentage in New Hampshire’s latest poll around the same time:
5% in New Hampshire in latest poll https://t.co/vKKURXs1To thanks @khrystinausa @marchandsteve ????????????????
— Andrew Yang (@AndrewYang) September 11, 2019