Jon Stewart Crushed Ted Cruz Last Night, The 'Most Hated Man In The Senate'

Last night on the Daily Show, Jon Stewart mocked freshman Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the firebrand conservative whose pugnacious style has been criticized by both Democrats and Republicans.

Calling Cruz the "The Most Hated Man in the Senate" — a title which Stewart compared to "the lowest-rated show on NBC" — Stewart alleged the Texas Tea Party favorite has touted conspiracy theories and smeared his colleagues on the Senate floor.

Cruz is reportedly considering a bid for the presidency. However, Stewart noted, Cruz was born in Canada

"Our beloved Texas freedom fighter is nothing but a dirty syrup guzzler!" Stewart said. "What a terrible twist, eh?

Watch the whole segment: