Ted Cruz shares unedited response to SOTU

Video: Ted Cruz flops in State of the Union response

Opting to deliver a script-less response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivered a brief, yet eloquent, response to the address before pausing and requesting a do-over.

The clip, originally posted on his YouTube channel, shot around social media late Tuesday.

“Eh, let me start over,” Cruz said, closing his eyes and stepping away from what appears to be an iPhone camera.

The clip then cuts and Cruz returns to the center of the screen and delivers a different speech, with a similar opening line to his first take.

“Tonight, America saw a powerful demonstration that it’s time to move on beyond President Barack Obama,” Cruz said.

The unedited clip was deleted shortly after being posted and a new version was posted with the first attempt at a response cut out. The original clip can be seen here.

The remainder of Cruz’s remarks focused on things Obama did not say, including the phrase “radical Islamic terrorism,” which Cruz managed to say three times in his response. Cruz also said Obama failed to address the voters' wants, as expressed in the midterm elections last year.

"Tonight, the president told American voters not only does he not hear their message, but he intends to do precisely the opposite,” Cruz said.

The GOP issued five responses to the address including one in Spanish and one with a technological flub. less President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union address on Tuesday night, where he discussed ways to bolster the middle class through various incentives and raising taxes on wealthier Americans. He also touched on his plan to provide free community college tuition to students who maintain certain academic standing. His full address can be seen here President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union address on Tuesday night, where he discussed ways to bolster the middle class through various incentives and raising taxes on wealthier Americans. He also ... more Photo: MANDEL NGAN, Ap Photo: MANDEL NGAN, Ap Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close Ted Cruz shares unedited response to SOTU 1 / 14 Back to Gallery

Cruz’s sentiments were echoed by four other GOP responses, including Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky.

In addition to delivering a filmed (and scripted) response following the address, Paul spent most of the night sharing his thoughts about Obama’s speech via twitter.

“Mr. President, you can’t wave a magic wand and declare something free. Someone has to pay for it,” Paul tweeted, voicing his distaste in Obama’s plan to offer free community college tuition.