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We're doing a horrible job, and by we I mean conservatives, Republicans, free marketers, anyone who believes in liberty is doing a horrible job if half of young people think socialism is a good idea.

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Ted Cruz
Age: 53
Born: 1970
Born: December 22
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I've spent my whole life fighting for free-market principles and the Constitution. That's not going to change.
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