Now, a new twist in the story is stirring up even more outrage.
Hetweeted, “Just drove by Ted Cruz’s house in Houston.
His lights are off but a neighbor told me the block got its power back last night.
Also, Ted appears to have left behind the family poodle.”
He also unearthed a 2014 Facebook post of Cruz’s identifying the dog as a rescue pup named Snowflake.
Hardy wrote up his observations forNew York Magazine, and now the internet is angrier than ever.
Hardy remarked, “The poodle’s name looks like it’s Snowflake.
Which is probably how it felt being left behind without heat in subzero weather.”
The reaction on Twitter ranged from humorous PhotoshoppingBernie Sanders and former New Jersey Gov.
Chris Christie on Hardy’s picture to horrified.
Keith Olbermanntweeted, “Okay, NOW I’m pissed.
Or was there a housekeeper inside who might also be feeling the cold?
The senator’s office has not yet responded to Hardy’s request for comment.
We’re also waiting for official word from Snowflake.
