Senator Ted Cruz from Texas said the Democratic Party has changed. He pointed to Zohran Mamdani, Graham Platner, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as examples.

Cruz said, 'Unfortunately, I think that's the base of the Democrat Party.' He mentioned Mamdani, Ocasio-Cortez, and Platner as examples.

Cruz said the energy and money in the Democratic Party are with the radicals.

Cruz said Democrats are moving away from the center. He thinks they are motivated by opposition to President Trump.

A Democratic socialist won a primary in New York City. This shows a change in the Democratic Party.

Cruz said the Democratic Party has changed. He pointed to Mamdani, Platner, and Ocasio-Cortez as examples.

Cruz said, 'Much of it is that they just hate President Trump.' He thinks this is sad.

Cruz said the Democratic Party has lost touch with everyday Americans. They want common sense policies.

Cruz said the Democratic Party has an identity crisis. It's getting worse.

Senator Ted Cruz arrived at a hearing in Washington, D.C.

Cruz said, 'I don't think that's where most Americans are.' He thinks people want common sense.

Cruz pointed to Platner, Mamdani, and Ocasio-Cortez as examples of the shift.

Graham Platner won the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine despite scandals.

Democrats are breaking with Graham Platner due to scandals.

Graham Platner attended an event with Senator Bernie Sanders in Maine.

Platner is backed by prominent Democrats. He will run against Senator Susan Collins in November.

Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral race in New York City. He campaigned on free bus service and taxing the wealthy.

Mamdani is now backing socialist and progressive candidates in New York primaries.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a leading voice in the Democratic Party. She defeated a former Democratic Rep. in 2018.

The comments come as South Carolina Republicans vote in a runoff. The winner will succeed Governor Henry McMaster.

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