UT/TT Poll: Dewhurst and Cruz Lead Senate Pack
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst leads the Republican field of candidates for the U.S. Senate, but former state Solicitor General Ted Cruz is running second, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll.
Dewhurst led with 38 percent, followed by Cruz at 27 percent, and former ESPN analyst Craig James and former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert each with 7 percent. Only two other candidates — Glenn Addison and Lela Pittenger — even registered; each got 1 percent.
Many voters haven't settled: 19 percent said they'd prefer another Republican candidate to those listed.
In October, Dewhurst had 22 percent ...
Comments (6)
gypsy314 ne
I think Cruz will serve the people the best.
Anyone BUT Democrats and Obama!
David DelaFuente via Texas Tribune on Facebook
According to the Texas Democratic Party filings, no one named John Morton filed for US Senator: http://www.txdemocrats.org/2012/
Jerry L Doyle Sr. via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Hey T Tribune, where are your polls for GOP congressional candidates. C'mon, you can do it.You have all the names and you certainly are numero uno here in Texas. Waiting ??
Jerry L Doyle Sr. via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Hey, I'm talking all NEW districts, even tho they are up in the air, etc
Texas Tribune via Texas Tribune on Facebook
David D.: You're correct. He was on an early list from the Party — that's where we got the name — and was later pulled. By the time we knew that, the poll was already in the field.
Jalapeno Schwartz via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Barf me out.