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Republicans risk election 'bloodbath,' Senator Cruz warns

Washington (AFP) - US Republican Senator Ted Cruz warned Friday that his party could face a "bloodbath of Watergate proportions" in next month's election if voters are pessimistic about President Donald Trump's handling of the economy and the pandemic."I am worried.... It's highly volatile," Cruz, a staunch Trump ally, told CNBC television, although he noted that Trump could win re-election if voters feel the country is recovering from the pandemic-driven economic crisis."If people are going back to work, if they're optimistic, if they're positive about the future, we could see a fantastic ele...

Cruz’s demand for ‘school choice’ may derail coronavirus stimulus checks

The chances of Congress sending another round of stimulus checks are already slim. Now if reports are to be believed, one senator could derail the next coronavirus stimulus package and checks. Sen. Ted Cruz is reportedly pushing for one new addition to the relief package that many believe could endanger the next round of coronavirus stimulus checks.How can Cruz derail coronavirus stimulus checks?According to CNN, Cruz pushed hard for a “school choice” plan at the Senate Republican Conference. Cruz wants billions of dollars in tax cuts for private schools. This idea, referred to as “school choi...