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The Trump presidency exploded yesterday afternoon and Ted Cruz was injured in that explosion, SMU professor says
Professor Cal Jillson believes Sen Ted Cruz s stance will win some support with Trump base, but may cost Cruz with moderate voters. Author: Jason Wheeler Updated: 7:04 PM CST January 7, 2021
The day after rioters defiled the seat of American democracy, the damage to property and political prospects is being tallied. I do think these pictures from yesterday are going to live in peoples’ minds for quite a while, particularly moderate-right or moderate-left swing voters, said SMU political science professor Cal Jillson.
Jillson said the mob that invaded the ‘people’s house,’ angry about the president’s election loss, may have inadvertently done lasting damage to President Donald Trump and some of his allies, including Texas Senator Ted Cruz,