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Bloodbath: What Happened, Why & Where on Earth Do We Go from Here?
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz breaks down the stunning 2026 election results, analyze the economic and political forces that fueled voter anger, discuss the constituencies Republicans lost, and outline what Cruz believes conservatives must do to rebuild support among working-class voters, young people, rural communities, evangelicals, and Hispanics. They also discuss the policy battles they expect to emerge in Texas and Washington over taxes, energy, AI investment, border security, and the direction of the country during the next two years.
The 2026 midterm…
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