Ted Cruz Says Democrats Are ‘Drunk on Their Own Power’ After Midterm Wins

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Senator Ted Cruz said Democrats are "drunk on their own power" after their midterm victories, predicting the party will overreach despite what he described as a "generationally…

Senator Ted Cruz said Democrats are "drunk on their own power" after their midterm victories, predicting the party will overreach despite what he described as a "generationally damaging" defeat for Republicans.

Speaking on his Verdict podcast Friday, the Texas Republican argued Democratic leaders will interpret their gains as a mandate for a broader progressive agenda, even though he believes voters were primarily expressing frustration over economic concerns.

"These guys are drunk on their own power," Cruz said. "They are high on their own supply."

Cruz claims Democratic leaders are already misreading the election results.

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