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Ted Cruz calls GOP’s midterm losses an ‘ass kicking’ | CNN Politics

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November 05, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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Republican Sen. Ted Cruz described the 2026 midterm elections as a “blue tsunami” on his podcast Wednesday. Cruz blamed rising costs, tariffs and the prolonged US war with Iran.

Ted Cruz calls GOP’s midterm losses an ‘ass kicking’ | CNN Politics

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz described the 2026 midterm elections as a “blue tsunami” on his podcast Wednesday. Cruz blamed rising costs, tariffs and the prolonged US war with Iran.

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz described the 2026 midterm elections as a “blue tsunami” on his podcast Wednesday. Cruz blamed rising costs, tariffs and the prolonged US war with Iran.

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