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Ted Cruz: “I’ve just encountered people who are grieving. They’re in shock. They may have been angry but they did not anticipate…”

On the recordNovember 6, 2026
I’ve just encountered people who are grieving. They’re in shock. They may have been angry but they did not anticipate this tidal wave nationwide electing radicals to the Senate, giving the Democrats a stranglehold on the Senate and Texas flipping blue.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
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Discussing reactions to Texas election results on Fox News.

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