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Podcasts Take Two
Both Rep. Ted Cruz and his father are popular in the Lone Star State
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Oct 23, 2013
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Both Rep. Ted Cruz and his father are popular in the Lone Star State
Texas Republican Ted Cruz, the freshman senator and Tea Party favorite, has gained national notoriety in recent weeks. He led the recent Republican attempt to de-fund and nullify the Affordable Care Act.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) answers questions from the media after meeting with small business owners during the Fort Worth Small Business Roundtable on October 22, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. In the wake of the government shutdown, Cruz warned that the tea party shouldn’t be dismissed by Washington political power players.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) answers questions from the media after meeting with small business owners during the Fort Worth Small Business Roundtable on October 22, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. In the wake of the government shutdown, Cruz warned that the tea party shouldn’t be dismissed by Washington political power players.
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Rafael Cruz, father of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), introduces his son during a town hall meeting hosted by Heritage Action For America at the Hilton Anatole on August 20, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Cruz is staging events across Texas sharing his plan to defund U.S. President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
Rafael Cruz, father of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), introduces his son during a town hall meeting hosted by Heritage Action For America at the Hilton Anatole on August 20, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Cruz is staging events across Texas sharing his plan to defund U.S. President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
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Texas Republican Ted Cruz, the freshman senator and Tea Party favorite, has gained national notoriety in recent weeks. He led the recent Republican attempt to de-fund and nullify the Affordable Care Act.

Texas Republican Ted Cruz, the freshman senator and Tea Party favorite, has gained national notoriety in recent weeks. He led the recent Republican attempt to de-fund and nullify the Affordable Care Act.

Although it ultimately failed, it didn't seem to tarnish his image in the Lone Star state. He's still popular with voters there and that popularity seems to extend even to his father, Rafael Cruz. 

David Martin Davies from the Fronteras Desk reports.