Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has voiced significant concern regarding the upcoming midterm elections, admitting he is "deeply worried" about the possibility of Democrats retaining control of the House and Senate, and winning all statewide elections in Texas.
On his podcast, "The Verdict," Cruz stated that current early voting trends suggest massive Democratic turnout, fueled by strong opposition to former President Donald Trump. "If the election were over today, if just the early votes that have been cast so far were counted, Republicans would lose massively," he said, describing the potential outcome as a "bloodbath."
Cruz highlighted that early in-person voting by Democrats is reaching record numbers for a midterm election, surpassing or matching Republicans in key states. He specifically warned that Texas is "excruciatingly close" and could potentially see Republicans lose not only the Senate race but also every statewide contest.
While acknowledging that polls can sometimes skew left, Cruz asserted that the data he has examined is not inaccurate and reflects a genuine surge in Democratic engagement. "The Democrats are massively out-turning out the Republicans," he stated. "We gotta fix that."
Cruz described the current election cycle as "the most important midterm, I believe, of our lifetimes." His concerns echo sentiments from other prominent figures, including Elon Musk, who warned that a Democratic sweep could lead to the "end" of American democracy.
Cruz, a staunch supporter of Trump, has frequently aligned himself with the former president, despite their past rivalry. He has also faced scrutiny for past actions, such as a trip to Cancun during a severe winter storm in Texas in 2021.