The self-described conservative warrior has opposed most big compromise legislation. He voted against the infrastructure law, the Chips Act and the recent Ukraine-Israel aid package. He has also opposed many of President Biden’s nominees, including almost all of his cabinet picks and his choice for the Supreme Court.

RCP reporter Phil Wegmann interviewed Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on Thursday's edition of the RealClearPolitics radio show on SiriusXM about how the Democratic Party is scrambling to balance support for Israel and the left-flank of their party's support for the Palestinians.

In his bid for a third term, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is hoping to cross the finish line by making overtures to voters he hasn't previously engaged with: Democrats. His 2024 Democratic opponent isn't impressed by the gesture.