Ted Cruz: “Newsom, I think, is perceived as too liberal.”

“If she gets this and gets elected, Newsom doesn't get to run for eight years. That's just it. Just. That's how it's gonna work. Knocks that down the road. Look, Newsom, I think, is perceived as too liberal. My guess is they're not going to be that worried about money. And the other reason you would go with Newsom is he's talented. I mean, he is a snake oil salesman par excellence.” (28:50–28:54)

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