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Ted Cruz: “Barack Obama won 71% of the Hispanic vote.”

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

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

Published | Video Starts at 12:31

We need to look at it from the perspective of those at the very bottom working to achieve the American dream. And every policy we talk about needs to be focused very directly on that. You want to know why Barack Obama won 71% of the Hispanic vote. The tone on immigration contributed, but I think far more important was 47%. And it wasn't that comment. Everyone, if you put a camera on their face all day long, will say something poorly. (12:31–12:35)

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Asserts that Barack Obama received 71% of the Hispanic vote.

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