Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has been compared to animated character Homer Simpson in an attack ad from an environmental group. The video is from NRDC Action Votes, a political affiliate of the Natural Resources Defense Council,

Cruz is downplaying his hardline opposition to abortion, while stressing his recent work with Democrats on transportation bills that bring jobs to Texas.

DALLAS – Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred will meet Tuesday night in the only debate of their Texas Senate race that could help determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.