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.

The Texas Senate race​ between Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Collin Allred is in its final stretch as Election Day approaches.