Accepting Julián Castro’s endorsement Thursday, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton addressed the speculation he could serve as her running mate, saying she plans to “really look hard at him for anything.”
Patrick Svitek
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.
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Cruz Skeptical of Ending Military Transgender Ban
The U.S. armed forces should not serve as a “cauldron for social experiments” U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said in Iowa, expressing skepticism about the military’s move to end its ban on transgender soldiers.
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Paul Campaign Fiercely Guards Libertarian Base as Cruz Looms
The presidential campaign of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is fiercely guarding its libertarian base against GOP rival Ted Cruz.
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Cruz: Changing Primary Schedule Would Be “Lunacy”
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz opened a packed swing through early-voting Iowa on Monday by blasting leaders in his own party for contemplating changes to the presidential primary calendar, calling it “lunacy” and a “terrible idea.”
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With Growing Focus on Iowa, Cruz Plans Blitz
Ted Cruz is preparing for an aggressive schedule of events in Iowa as his presidential campaign increases its overall focus on the first early-voting state.
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Julián Castro Returning Home to Endorse Clinton
Former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro will be back in his hometown next week to formally endorse Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid.
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Cruz: Trump Will Not Win Republican Nomination
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is saying he does not believe Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump will win the GOP nomination, an unusually candid assessment of a rival he has sought to portray as a close ally.
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Kirk Watson Steps Down as Leader of Senate Democrats
The Austin Democrat say he’s ready “to pass the baton” to the next caucus leader. No word yet on when a successor will be named.
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Cruz Marks Organizational Milestone in Early Voting States
Also, Joaquin Castro, a prominent Hillary Clinton surrogate, stumps in Las Vegas for the Democratic presidential frontrunner.
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Cruz Campaign Says It Raised $12 Million In Third Quarter
Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign raised $12.2 million in the third quarter of this year, an aide to the Texas senator said late Thursday.
