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.
Tag: Senator Ted Cruz
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
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 26: If Straus Is Out, Who Is In For Texas House Speaker?
Posted on · "I'm not a lawyer, but I am a Texan. I'm disgusted by all this. Tell the lieutenant governor I don't want the suicide of a single Texan on my hands" – House Speaker Joe Straus
News
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.
News
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.