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Beto O'Rourke: “In Ted Cruz, you have someone who actually tried to overthrow the government and overturn a lawfully, legitimately…”

On the recordFebruary 19, 2021
In Ted Cruz, you have someone who actually tried to overthrow the government and overturn a lawfully, legitimately, democratically decided election.
Said by
Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

O`Rourke holds Cruz accountable for his actions related to the election and criticizes his absence during the crisis.

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