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Beto O'Rourke: “Ted Cruz is guilty of trying to overturn a lawfully decided election, of helping to incite a violent insurrection that…”

On the recordJanuary 11, 2021
Ted Cruz is guilty of trying to overturn a lawfully decided election, of helping to incite a violent insurrection that resulted in the deaths of five people, including a police officer and of pursuing sedition for his own political gain. Resign.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Beto O'Rourke calls for Ted Cruz to resign due to his actions related to the Capitol riots.

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