Ted Cruz Just Torched Every Democrat Screaming 'Jim Crow!'
Senator Ted Cruz criticized Democrats for their frequent use of the term 'Jim Crow' in response to recent political setbacks. He highlighted the historical context of Jim Crow laws, noting that they were enacted by Democrats themselves. Cruz argued that the current claims of discrimination related to voter ID laws are unfounded, as the Supreme Court has upheld such laws as constitutional.
- ▪Democrats have faced defeats in redistricting efforts, with the Supreme Court ruling against racial gerrymandering.
- ▪House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Republicans of an assault on black political representation, likening it to Jim Crow.
- ▪Senator Ted Cruz countered this narrative by pointing out the historical role of Democrats in enforcing Jim Crow laws.
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Ted Cruz Just Torched Every Democrat Screaming 'Jim Crow!' Matt Margolis | 5:10 PM on May 18, 2026 AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib Democrats have suffered a string of defeats in the redistricting wars. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial gerrymandering was unconstitutional, and the Virginia Supreme Court ruled Democrats had violated the state constitution when they forced through their gerrymandered map. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Naturally, they’ve been responding with the usual rhetoric they always use when they lose.
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