Audience Members Call for Democrats to Be Shot After Cruz's GOP Convention Speech

At a Republican convention, shouts calling for violence followed Ted Cruz's criticism of Democratic candidates. Left-leaning and center outlets focus on the shouts; right-leaning outlets focus on Cruz's possible 2028 prospects.

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At a Republican convention, shouts calling for violence followed Ted Cruz's criticism of Democratic candidates.

Left-leaning outlets cast the calls as part of a critical account of Republican convention rhetoric. Center outlets focus on the shouts and the condemnations that followed. Right-leaning outlets instead center Cruz's possible 2028 prospects and Republicans' doubts about his nomination chances.