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Wesley Hunt: “When Ted Cruz ran last, he got 85% of the primary vote, 85…”

Featuring: Wesley Hunt, Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 38

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Wesley Hunt Discusses Pushback Against His Run For Senate In New Interview

Published | Video Starts at 04:13

But, but, but the best you can do is still in the 30s as a 24 year incumbent is just not going to work. Look, he should be in the 80s. He should be in the 90s. When Ted Cruz ran last, he got 85% of the primary vote, 85 to 88% of the primary vote. He was nowhere near the 20s. So let's just call this what it is. It's time for him to retire. (04:13–04:20)

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Asserts that Ted Cruz received 85% to 88% of the primary vote in his last election.

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