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Ted Cruz: “53% of voters coming out of the polls said the economy was…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala

Published December 6, 2012 | Video Starts at 06:36

We didn't win the argument. We didn't even make the argument. Margaret Thatcher famously said, first you win the argument, then you win the election. 53% of voters coming out of the polls said the economy was George W. Bush's fault. Now, why is that? Maybe because the President said every single day it's George W. Bush's fault. And Republicans were curled up in the fetal position, so terrified of uttering the words George W. (06:36–06:45)

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Asserts that 53% of voters blamed George W. Bush for the economy.

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“43% of voters who voted on election day said, we need more government.”
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“A majority said, government does too much. We need smaller government.”
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“The notion that Republicans want to take away anyone's contraceptives is absolute and complete nonsense.”
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“I do not know a single Republican on the face of the planet who wants to ban contraceptives.”
Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala | Uploaded December 6, 2012 | 08:06-08:16
“This was entirely about religious liberty.”
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“There is no doubt Republicans have got to do a better job in the Hispanic community.”
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“We did polling of the Hispanic community in the state of Texas. You know what the number one issue in the Hispanic community in the state of…”
Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala | Uploaded December 6, 2012 | 11:17-11:33
“Barack Obama won 71% of the Hispanic vote.”
Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala | Uploaded December 6, 2012 | 12:31-12:35
“2/3 of all new jobs in the economy come from small businesses.”
Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala | Uploaded December 6, 2012 | 15:03-15:07
“There are 2.3 million Hispanic small business owners.”
Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala | Uploaded December 6, 2012 | 15:08-15:14
“Under Obama, Hispanic unemployment climbed over 10%.”
Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala | Uploaded December 6, 2012 | 16:32-16:37
“School choice should be the civil rights issue of the next generation.”
Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala | Uploaded December 6, 2012 | 17:49-17:53
“We're in the middle of QE infinity right now.”
Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala | Uploaded December 6, 2012 | 20:29-20:33
“When you see the currency debased, it is a cruel tax on everyone working and struggling and saving.”
Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala | Uploaded December 6, 2012 | 20:44-20:53
“When I was the Solicitor General of Texas, one of the things I was honored to do was lead a coalition of states supporting Dick Anthony…”
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“After that landmark decision, that 5, 4 victory protecting that fundamental right.”
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“The rich can subcontract their personal safety.”
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“If you're a single woman living in Anacostia, riding the subway and working two jobs, living next to a crack house, struggling to feed your…”
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“The policies of the left have destroyed the educational system, have devastated the communities.”
Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala | Uploaded December 6, 2012 | 25:00-25:08
“In African American communities, in Hispanic communities have broken up. Marriages have led to dependency.”
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“The purveyors of these failed policies should bare their head in shame.”
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“President Obama was fond of saying in the debates that he inherited the worst economy in the history of the universe.”
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“In 1979, our hostages were languishing in Iran for what ended up being 444 days while a president wrung his hands with impotence.”
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“It took Jimmy Carter to give us Ronald Reagan.”
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“I am convinced the most long lasting legacy of Barack Obama is going to be a new generation of leaders in the Republican Party.”
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