U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz warns: Democrats ‘hate the president and they’re coming for Texas’
"The hard left is angry," Cruz told thousands of Republicans gathered Saturday for their biennial state convention . "They're energized.
Category Archives: Representative Beto O’Rourke
GQR: Cruz 49, O’Rourke 43
A new poll of likely voters, commissioned by End Citizens United and conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, shows a single digit contest in the Texas Senate election with Representative Beto O'Rourke trailing Senator Ted Cruz by just six points, 43 to 49 percent with eight percent undecided. Click here to read the full polling memo .
From the “Only negative results apply” department
There's one paragraph in this story about Beto O'Rourke finishing a quest to visit all 254 counties in Texas that really makes me grind my teeth. When he's not behind the wheel, O'Rourke has proven to be a formidable fundraiser, regularly outperforming his more famous opponent.
Ted Cruz agrees to debate Beto O’Rourke, but won’t say when and how many times
Ted Cruz on Friday accepted rival Beto O'Rourke's challenge to a debate, though he didn't specify the time of the showdown or how many should occur. "Oh, sure.
Beware the Blue Wave
Most states are blue states or purple states, and the only way to turn a purple state red is the old-fashioned way: by driving America First Republicans and independents to the polls, and outnumbering the tens of millions of anti-American voters throughout the country. President Trump has kept most of his promises , and our nation needs lawmakers who will fulfill the promises they make as candidates.
What the Left Can Learn from Losing in Texas
First, the bad news. All three of the insurgent congressional candidates who faced runoff elections in Texas on Tuesday were defeated.
Texas governor vows to look at school safety after attackAssociated Press
The mass shooting at a Texas high school Friday led to promises from the state's top Republicans to look for ways to improve school safety, but none of them suggested that substantial gun restrictions could be on the table. Gov. Greg Abbott, a staunch advocate for gun rights, said at a news conference after authorities say a student killed 10 people and wounded 10 others at a high school in Santa Fe, near Houston, that he will start holding "round table" discussions on guns and school safety issues starting next week.
Post-Parkland push for gun control hasn’t gripped Texas yet
Emergency Medical Service personnel walk in front of Santa Fe High School after a shooting on Friday, May 18, 2018, in Santa Fe, Texas.
Democrats stick with flawed governor candidate Lupe Valdez in…
Texas Democrats are faced with a vexing choice: pick a candidate for governor that on paper matches up better against incumbent Republican Greg Abbott, or stick with a rebuilding plan and nominate the progressive candidate that could better appeal to the Hispanic voters seen as the key to sustainable success? That's the backdrop of Tuesday's Democratic runoff for governor between former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez and Houston investor Andrew White, the son of former governor Mark White. White is telling Democrats that he's the best hope of beating Abbott, but many progressive primary voters see Valdez as more reflective of their liberal leanings.
GOP victory in Arizona still sending off alarm bells
Republicans have known for months that their House majority is in genuine peril. But after another bruising showing in a special election, some in the party are reconsidering the once inconceivable notion of losing the Senate.
Cruz-Oa Rourke race for U.S. Senate now a too close to calla in Texas
The race for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas may be closer than some thought. A new Quinnipiac Poll shows the race between Ted Cruz, right, and Beto O'Rourke, left, is in a dead heat.
Ted Cruz runs for re-election as though it’s still 2016
In this April 2, 2018, file photo, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, waves to supporters as he enters the room while campaigning for re-election at the National Border Patrol Council Local 3307 offices in Edinburg, Texas. The Texan is seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate by pledging to repeal Barack Obama's signature health care law, abolish the IRS and beat back federal overreach, even though the Trump administration has already diluted the health law, delivered sweeping tax cuts and code revisions and controls Washington along with a Republican-led Congress.
Cruz’s lesser fundraising haul
When U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke announced his latest fundraising haul earlier this month - a stunning $6.7 million - it was widely expected to surpass what his rival, Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, brought in over the same period. Now it's clear by how much: roughly $3.5 million.
Eight Times Texas Shot Itself in the Foot
There was a time when some viewed Texas as a model for the rest of the county. It wasn't that long ago, either.
O’Rourke hosting another town hall in Lubbock Sunday
U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke is coming back to the South Plains for another round of town halls. The current Democratic Congressman from El Paso will be hosting town halls in Snyder, Dickens, Floydada, Silverton and Lubbock this weekend.
Beto O’Rourke Raises $6.7M to Keep Cruz Upset Bid Flush
Rep. Beto O'Rourke, left, takes a photo with a supporter during a town hall meeting. U.S. Rep Beto O'Rourke said he raised more than $6.7 million in the first three months of the year in his underdog bid to oust Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in the upcoming Texas Senate race.
Texas Senate race officially begins
Senator Ted Cruz officially announced his re-election campaign Monday, using a new "Tough as Texas" slogan, championing the efforts of Texans in response to Hurricane Harvey. Cruz now embarks on a three-day, 12-city campaign throughout Texas.
Primaries pave way for runoffs, General Election
Cliff Vacek, center, poses for pictures with supporters March 6 at his election watch party at Clancy's Public House in Richmond. Voters in Fort Bend County will need to stay sharp as last week's Primary Election has set the stage for several runoff races on May 22. Democrats in particular will have four races to settle, including selecting candidates for Governor, U.S. House, State Senate and Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace.
Analysis: Here’s what’s in play in Texas’ November general elections
What's in play? There's one congressional seat, and maybe a couple more, that could change flags when the major parties clash. There's a seat in the Texas Senate, and a couple of wildcard races that will put new people in that body.
Democrats, GOP fired up after primary vote
The Democrats had an 80 percent turnout in early voting. The Republican Party had far more contested races than the Democrats.