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I think Ted Cruz is in real trouble. [View all]

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I’m not sure about Kamala Harris and her chances in Texas, but I will say this.

I think Ted Cruz is in real trouble.

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I can't put in words how excited I am today.

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I think Ted Cruz is in real trouble. [View all] Passages Nov 5 OP

I would be so happy to never see his ugly smug face again ! kimbutgar Nov 5 #1

Sadly either CNN or FOX will hire him Johonny Nov 5 #5

Well, let them! I never watch either one of them anyway. CTyankee Nov 5 #9

Well, let's not get out over our skis, here! dchill Nov 5 #38

He certainly has a face PatSeg Nov 5 #41

He'd be perfect as a contemptible, self-serving Senator... Harker Nov 5 #45

He has a great face for radio world wide wally Nov 5 #83

And for punching... Probatim Nov 5 #88

Yes, it is a close tie between Cruz and Miller PatSeg Nov 5 #93

Yeah, as long as listeners PatSeg Nov 5 #92

Short-lived epreic01 Nov 5 #54

The high light of my day! horsepoor Nov 5 #7

Welcome to DU horsepoor irisblue Nov 5 #78

Welcome to DU! Prof. Toru Tanaka Nov 5 #81

Welcome to DU mountain grammy Nov 5 #84

You still won't have to see his ugly smug face again. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 5 #10

He very unpopular with both democrats and republicans. If he isn't a good draw for the network they wouldn't hire him Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 5 #60

He would hate it! They would make him show up and work! getagrip_already Nov 5 #77

I want to see his smarmy self lose in a landslide DaBronx Nov 5 #2

I sure hope Allred can pull it off, but not counting any chickens yet. flying_wahini Nov 5 #3

I hear you. I am allowing myself to be excited today. Passages Nov 5 #8

Well I am too, really. I'm guarding because I have had my heart broken a lot in Texas. flying_wahini Nov 5 #13

Yep! Passages Nov 5 #16

The Senate race can not be gerrymandered. karynnj Nov 5 #14

Gerrymandering has nothing to do with a senate seat. jimfields33 Nov 5 #28

No, but it is demoralizing MannyS Nov 5 #64

I don't think so at all. jimfields33 Nov 5 #73

If Beto can come within 2 points, Colin can close that gap tinrobot Nov 5 #86

He looks greasy..... ProudMNDemocrat Nov 5 #4

Have you seen Vance without the beard? Elessar Zappa Nov 5 #17

Not much of an improvement I reckon then... ProudMNDemocrat Nov 5 #22

Please, TX, send Ted Cruz on a permanent vacation! LisaL Nov 5 #6

Back to Cancun keithbvadu2 Nov 5 #18

I hope you are right! Tweedy Nov 5 #11

it would be so fine... blue sky at night Nov 5 #12

Cautiously optimistic. TwilightZone Nov 5 #15

Any reason they think he's in trouble? kwolf68 Nov 5 #19

I donated to that senate race more than any other ecstatic Nov 5 #20

Me too. ananda Nov 5 #29

I also donated bdamomma Nov 5 #72

This is what I am hearing the happy surprise of the day will be and from peeps in TX LizBeth Nov 5 #21

That would be a sweet cherry on top. Quiet Em Nov 5 #23

That's great news about Tester! Passages Nov 5 #25

Wouldn't that be great to get rid of that loon. Emile Nov 5 #24

Based on what? Wednesdays Nov 5 #26

Exactly nycbos Nov 5 #33

A complete stranger deemed it so on Twitter Xavier Breath Nov 5 #79

I think the only thing that could equal the Convicted Felon losing Best_man23 Nov 5 #27

Both. Throw in Rick Scott. rubbersole Nov 5 #46

That would be so awesome but ... FakeNoose Nov 5 #61

Abbott and Paxton have Ted's back bucolic_frolic Nov 5 #30

So that's the compromise after Abbott refused DOJ access to polling locations? (a$$hole) Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 5 #66

What is this based on? nycbos Nov 5 #31

Hard data? I would not say so.....more about experience with elections w/ a combination of current information. Passages Nov 5 #35

Who is this person though nycbos Nov 5 #80

Merely a small outfit news media. Only been around imo with honest measured opinions since 2019. Passages Nov 5 #82

This makes me happy mgardener Nov 5 #32

I certainly hope so. Jilly_in_VA Nov 5 #34

They need to send Cancun Cruz on a permanent vacation . . . . SarcasticSatyr Nov 5 #36

Nothing would make me happier. hamsterjill Nov 5 #37

After his ill timed Cancun trip it would serve him right if no one voted for him. appleannie1 Nov 5 #39

It would serve him right appleannie1 Nov 5 #40

Texas will turn BLUE Tribetime Nov 5 #42

There's reason to hope Katnip. Nov 5 #91

This would be such a big deal! Do it Texas! Fire Cruz and Hire Allred! liberalla Nov 5 #43

As Captain Picard would say: "Make it so!" calimary Nov 5 #44

I did my part first day of early voting MagickMuffin Nov 5 #47

I certainly hope so - TBF Nov 5 #48

Oh, I hope so! Blue_Roses Nov 5 #49

And Danny Goeb Beachnutt Nov 5 #53

Who's he? Blue_Roses Nov 5 #74

Google that name... Beachnutt Nov 5 #75

It would be nice ck4829 Nov 5 #50

I hope so... sheshe2 Nov 5 #51

👏👏👏👏 Rebl2 Nov 5 #52

On Deadline, Claire McCaskill just told Nicolle badhair77 Nov 5 #55

ha ha I hope she does! Passages Nov 5 #56

I love Claire. TSExile Nov 5 #76

He will run for Prez in 2028 regardless JCMach1 Nov 5 #57

🤮🤮🤮 Rebl2 Nov 5 #58

He's a legend in his own mind JCMach1 Nov 5 #69

Rejecting Trump is the real goal... ReadytoRetire Nov 5 #59

Yes, like a vitamin B shot for the country. Passages Nov 5 #62

Please, Lord, please wryter2000 Nov 5 #63

He passes the "Weird" test, perfect score. twodogsbarking Nov 5 #65

Yep, with flying colors. Passages Nov 5 #68

this is his first election since i moved to Texas PedroXimenez Nov 5 #67

Fantastic. Happy to meet your acquaintance. Passages Nov 5 #70

howdy! PedroXimenez Nov 5 #71

Passages CentralBlueTexan Nov 5 #85

Hope so and welcome! Passages Nov 5 #87

What did Al Franken say about Cruz? COL Mustard Nov 5 #89

Oh, please let Trd Cruz be out!! nt still-prayin4rain Nov 5 #90

I'm wearing my lucky Colin Allred shirt tonight JoseBalow Nov 5 #94

We can only hope and pray that Cruz is vanquished billcomp1 Nov 5 #95