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Ted Cruz Calls Midterm Results a Watergate-Level GOP Rebuke

Cruz blamed Republicans’ losses on affordability concerns and said the party must rebuild after Democrats won every statewide race in Texas.

  • On Wednesday, Texas Senator Ted Cruz described the Republican midterm rout as a "Watergate-level repudiation", acknowledging his unique position as the only statewide elected Republican remaining in Texas.
  • Democrats swept all statewide elections including the U.S. Senate seat, lieutenant governor, and attorney general races, transforming the political landscape in the Lone Star State.
  • Citing President Donald Trump's tariffs for "making everything too expensive", Cruz attributed the losses to a "very real economic disconnect", noting electricity bills rose 30% in five years.
  • Senator-Elect Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton with a 12-point victory, appearing on 'CBS Mornings' Wednesday as Senator John Cornyn offered transition assistance.
  • Vowing to "rebuild as a true blue-collar party", Cruz aims to win back Texas, though his potential candidacy in the 2028 Republican presidential primary remains uncertain amid the party's electoral challenges.
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Aftonbladet broke the news in Stockholm, Sweden on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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