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Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. Patrick graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday endorsed Ted Cruz for president, making his support official for a longtime ally four days after being hit with new charges from federal regulators. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz decisively won his home state primary by 17 points in March, collecting more than two-thirds of the GOP convention delegates up for grabs in Texas. More than a month later, he has an opportunity make that victory even sweeter. Full Story
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In one of the sharpest escalations of Ted Cruz's rhetoric against GOP presidential rival Donald Trump, Cruz called Trump an incompetent manager and said that it appears Trump "can't run a lemonade stand." Full Story
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The California Republican primary is still nearly two months away, but Ted Cruz held his first public rally there Monday. As he and Donald Trump fight to the end for delegates, Cruz says California may pick the winner. Full Story
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been charged in federal court with allegedly misleading investors in a technology company. Full Story
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has swept all of the delegates that were up for grabs in Colorado, a victory that further illustrated the organizational strength of his campaign in comparison with GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. Full Story
Speaking to the Republican Jewish Coalition on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz made an extensive argument that he is the most viable Republican presidential candidate. Full Story
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Also, Cruz issues firmest denial of tabloid suggestions of extra-marital affairs and Lindsey Graham offers his strongest statements of support yet for Cruz. Full Story
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Also, Gov. Greg Abbott brushes off White House speculation after announcement of his new book. Abbott and Texas Sen. John Cornyn both submit briefs against Obama's immigration orders. Full Story
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After a decisive win over Donald Trump in Wisconsin, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is now staring down a string of GOP presidential primaries in northeastern states that tend to be more moderate and friendlier to his two Republican rivals. Full Story
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