Cruz Camp Says Dewhurst Stonewalling on Debates

SAN ANTONIO  — Two debates between Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz may be all Texas Republican primary voters get before the July 31 runoff election.

Both GOP candidates for U.S. Senate say they are open to scheduling more debates, but the Cruz campaign says Dewhurst is doing everything possible to avoid other offers.

Both candidates have accepted invitations to two debates in Dallas, one on June 22 hosted by PBS affiliate KERA and another on July 17 hosted by WFAA in Dallas. The Texas Tribune is a media partner for the KERA debate.

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