Party Politics
The challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Tag: Senator Ted Cruz
Politics
Rep. Colin Allred raises nearly $6.2 million in two months in bid unseat Senator Ted Cruz
Posted on · The Dallas Democrat’s total campaign war chest comes to more than $8.6 million. The GOP incumbent is set to release his latest fundraising totals later this week.
Houston
Grand jury dismisses charges against Houston Astros fan accused of throwing beer cans at Sen. Ted Cruz
Posted on · Joseph Arcidiacono, 33, had been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly throwing unopened beer cans at the Republican senator during the Astros' World Series championship parade on Nov. 7.
Houston
Beer can thrown at Sen. Ted Cruz during Houston Astros World Series parade
Posted on · A 33-year-old man was arrested by Houston police for allegedly throwing the beer at the Texas senator. HPD said it was the only arrest of the day at the parade.
News
Protesters interrupt Ted Cruz’s interview on ‘The View’
Posted on · The protesters repeatedly yelled, "Vote for climate now!" while Cruz spoke about inflation in the United States.
Politics
Ted Cruz votes against bipartisan bill to prevent another Jan. 6
Posted on · The Texan objected to certifying Arizona’s electoral votes as rioters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The bill, which Cruz voted against in committee on Tuesday, would make a similar move in the future meaningless.
Politics
Trump to Hold Rally at Houston’s NRG Arena on October 22
Posted on · President Trump’s visit will coincide with the first day of early voting in Texas.
Texas Elections 2018
Cruz Holds 9-Point Lead over O’Rourke in Latest Texas Senate Race Poll
Posted on · The poll suggests that Senator Ted Cruz’s efforts to frame Congressman Beto O’Rourke as too radical for Texas voters are hitting home with Republican voters.
Politics
Sunday’s Cruz-O’Rourke Debate at UH Postponed
Posted on · It’s unclear whether the University of Houston town hall debate between Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Beto O’Rourke will be rescheduled, given the full congressional schedule in the weeks remaining before Election Day.
Politics
Cruz Steps Up Attacks on O’Rourke over Vote Against Harvey Tax Relief
Posted on · The measure, which Senator Ted Cruz co-authored, passed as a rider to a bill reauthorizing the FAA. Congressman Beto O’Rourke says he voted against it because it failed to reauthorize CHIP.
News
A Third Party Trying To Crash The Beto O’Rourke And Ted Cruz Race Is Actually A For-Profit Corporation
Posted on · Launched in March, the party bills itself as a movement aimed at toppling the two-party system controlling state politics, but it's a for-profit company that got millions in start-up dollars from investors. Will its founder-turned-candidate get enough signatures to get on the ballot with Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke?
Podcast
Party Politics, Ep. 52: Paul Ryan Not Seeking Reelection, What Does This Mean For The Midterms?
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about Texas schools, Paul Ryan, and more
News
In Tweet, President Donald Trump Endorses Four Leading Texas Elected Officials
Posted on · President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that Texans should vote for Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in March
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 29: Who’s Challenging Ted Cruz?
Posted on · "I do think in the media there is a tendency to describe conservatives as one of two things: stupid or evil. And those are the two categories that every conservative gets put in by Democrats and the media. A conservative is either stupid — too dumb to know the right answer — and even worse, if they actually know the right answer, then they’re evil" - Senator Ted Cruz
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 28: Paxton In Hot Water, Again?
Posted on · "Delaware has our money" – Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton