Ted Cruz releases country song mocking liberal candidate

AUSTIN, Texas — US Sen. Ted Cruz’s newest ad targeting his Democratic challenger is a country jingle that warns, “If you’re going to run in Texas, you can’t be liberal, man.” Cruz tweeted the 60-second radio ad Tuesday night, shortly after he and US Rep. Beto O’Rourke advanced to a closely watched November matchup. -- More...

FIRST LISTEN: our new 60-second statewide radio ad introducing our liberal opponent, Congressman Robert O’Rourke, to Texas voters.

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— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 7, 2018