One of the highlights of Thursdays's debate was the Donald Trump/Ted Cruz confrontation over Cruz's comments about "New York Values."
Trump's answer, which cited the city's united response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, was praised by virtually everyone, including Hillary Clinton:
Just this once, Trump's right: New Yorkers value hard work, diversity, tolerance, resilience, and building better lives for our families. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 15, 2016In response to Cruz's quip about "New York Values," the hashtag #NewYorkValues trended on Twitter for the better part of Friday, pointing out "real" New York values--both serious and in jest.
Hey @tedcruz remember that time when you pissed off 8 million of the worlds most aggressively accomplished people? They will. #NewYorkValues
— Justin Guarini (@JustinGuarini) January 15, 2016Running out of things to talk about at parties and always always always reverting to finding an apartment & hating the train #NewYorkValues
— Erin Gloria Ryan (@morninggloria) January 15, 2016#NewYorkValues
(last one, I swear) pic.twitter.com/Jo4u018M6y
— daveweigel (@daveweigel) January 15, 2016As a Jewish conservative born in Brooklyn, I proudly have #NewYorkValues
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— Cameron Gray (@Cameron_Gray) January 15, 2016Dear @tedcruz: I am a small business owner, a husband, Jew, loving son and brother, and raise money for those less fortunate. #NewYorkValues
— Jason Pinter (@jasonpinter) January 14, 2016For what it's worth, Cruz eventually apologized to New Yorkers, kind of.
I’m happy to apologize to millions of New Yorkers... #NewYorkValues
https://t.co/noaephBgbV
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 16, 2016