Cruz criticizes ‘right-wing socialism’ in GOP policy debate
Sen. Ted Cruz criticized what he called “right-wing socialism” during an appearance on Fox News’s “The Will Cain Show.” The Texas Republican argued that populist Republicans should not pursue policies he characterized as “giving away free stuff,” saying he believes the approach will not benefit the party.
Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, criticized populist Republicans who propose what he called “right-wing socialism,” according to The Hill.
Speaking on Fox News’s “The Will Cain Show,” Cruz said he considers himself “very much a populist” and argued that the strategy would not pay off for the Republican Party.
Cruz also said the base that has elected him every time has been blue-collar workers.
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