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When ESPN, Nick Saban, Ted Cruz team up, College GameDay is propaganda

As Ted Cruz promoted the Protect College Sports Act on College GameDay, questions emerged about ESPN's role and motives.

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Gainesville Sun· Sep 16, 9:10 AMWhen ESPN, Nick Saban, Ted Cruz team up, College GameDay is propagandaAlso ran in Athens Banner-Herald, Herald-Tribune, Knoxville News-Sentinel, Springfield News-Leader

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Ted Cruz faces rowdy crowd while promoting the Protect College Sports ActThe Texas senator was drowned out by students and fans who were heard chanting, “Ted — you — suck,” and booing the senator off-stage.

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