Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz clapped back at Al Franken after the comedian and former Minnesota senator called Cruz a “dick” while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday. “I think one of the most serious issues facing our country today is just how big a dick Ted Cruz is,” Franken said to thunderous applause. “I’ve said it before, but I probably like Ted Cruz more than most of my colleagues liked Ted Cruz, and I hate Ted Cruz.