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Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke Risks Rising-Star Status In Long-Shot Race
Posted on · O’Rourke says that after Donald Trump was elected president, he decided he had to do more in politics than stay put in the House
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Texas Has Its Field of Candidates For The 2018 Primaries
Posted on · The field for the 2018 elections crystallized Monday evening when Texas' month-long candidate filing period came to a relatively quiet close, and U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold is under more pressure after The New York Times published a report in which former staffers alleged the congressman bullied aides and had a volatile temper
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WATCH: Making Re-Election Bid Official, Ted Cruz Talks Taxes
Posted on · Cruz faces a Democratic opponent in U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke of El Paso and a few lesser-known primary challengers
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In Money Race, Cruz and O’Rourke Taking Different Paths
Posted on · As the high-profile race between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke gains steam, the way the two Texans have approached funding their campaigns could set their race apart nationally.
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El Paso Democrat Draws Influential Endorsement In Bid To Replace U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke
Posted on · A major women's group with a vast fundraising network endorsed former El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar Thursday in her bid to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso.
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Poll: Texas Voters Familiar With Cruz But Not Democratic Rival O’Rourke
Posted on · With a year to go before the general election, incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is much better known than Democratic rival Beto O'Rourke, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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As 2018 Heats Up, Hurd “Bromance” Puts O’Rourke In Awkward Position
Posted on · Will Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, at the top of the Democrats' statewide ticket, stand on the sidelines as his party goes all out to defeat his friend, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, in 2018?
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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
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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.