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U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke on 34-Day Road Trip In Underdog Senate Bid
Posted on · U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, is using his congressional recess for a 34-day tour of Texas in his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz next year.
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Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 14: “Sanctuary City” Showdown
Posted on · Cities and counties across Texas are filing suit against the state over SB 4. What's going to happen next week during the first hearing?
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Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 6: “Sanctuary!”
Posted on · Well, what now?
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Joaquin Castro Says He Won’t Challenge Ted Cruz For U.S. Senate In 2018
Posted on · Castro decision not to step into the Senate race leaves O'Rourke as the main challenger to Cruz's seat
Politics
Cruz Ramps Up Texas Appearances As 2018 Senate Race Begins
Posted on · Senator Ted Cruz has raised more than $5 million for his reelection campaign. Congressman Beto O’Rourke of El Paso opened his bid for the Democratic nomination to challenge Cruz in March.
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Senator Cruz Explains Lack Of Town Hall Meetings
Posted on · Senator Ted Cruz of Texas reacts to having a challenger to his seat. Last week, a congressman from El Paso announced a bid for his seat, and at least one other politician has hinted at a possible run. Cruz took time out during a visit to a space contractor in Sugar Land to talk about it, and also about his preference to meeting with businesses rather than holding formal town hall meetings.
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Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 1: Beto O’ Rourke Throwing Hat In The Ring
Posted on · Cohosts Jay and Brandon drill down on what you need to know about Beto O' Rourke running against current Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
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Rep. Beto O’Rourke Launches Bid to Unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018
Posted on · The three-term congressman made his run official at a rooftop convention space in his hometown of El Paso.
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Will And Beto Drive To D.C.: Top Things We Learned From The Congressional Road Trip
Posted on · With flights canceled up and down the eastern seaboard Tuesday, two Texas members of Congress went all Thelma and Louise across the state — the start of a cross-country road trip so they could castvotes at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.