Beto O'Rourke calls off campaign events, returns home after El Paso shooting
The Democratic presidential candidate was stumping in Nevada when he learned his hometown became the latest site of a mass shooting in America. Full Story
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Julián Castro spars with Democratic front-runner Joe Biden during party's second presidential debate
Several Democrats put the former vice president on the defensive. But Castro landed one of the most personal blows as he criticized Biden's stance on immigration. The stakes were high for the Texan, who has yet to qualify for the next debate. Full Story
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![Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary and presidential candidate Julián Castro speaks on the second night of the 2020 Democratic presidential debates in Detroit, Michigan on July 31, 2019.]()
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Tribcast: Beto O'Rourke's debate performance and the drama rocking the Texas House speaker's office
In this edition of the TribCast, Emma talks to Patrick, Matthew, Cassi and Jolie about Beto O’Rourke’s debate performance, the accusations shaking up the Texas House speaker’s office and what Texas lawmakers really knew about how their new hemp bill would impact marijuana prosecutions. Full Story
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Julián Castro’s unconventional campaign manager wants “to run a campaign that will make him proud”
Maya Rupert has never spearheaded a political campaign, let alone a presidential one. She’s working to keep Castro’s momentum going as he heads into the second Democratic primary debate. Full Story
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![Maya Rupert, campaign manager for Julian Castro, and the candidate share a laugh during a photoshoot at the campaign's San Antonio office.]()
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Beto O'Rourke delivers subdued second debate performance, avoids stumbles of first round
O'Rourke was most confident when bringing up his home state and his near victory in the 2018 Senate race in making his case for electability. Full Story
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![Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks during the first night of the second 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential debate in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., July 30, 2019.]()
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In second round of debates, Beto O'Rourke is out for redemption as Julián Castro presses forward
The two Democratic presidential candidates from Texas head to Detroit looking to prove themselves in different ways. Full Story
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Jen O'Malley Dillon is a star Democratic operative. Can she save Beto O'Rourke's candidacy?
O'Malley Dillon is building a conventional campaign around an unconventional candidate, and some Democrats say she's O'Rourke's best hope. Full Story
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![Political strategist and former Obama operative Jen O'Malley Dillon is Beto O'Rourke's campaign manager.]()
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TribCast: Donald Trump's racist tweets, Beto O'Rourke's slaveholding ancestors
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Alexa, Dave and Patrick about the president's racist tweets, the latest on the migrant crisis and O'Rourke's revelation about his slaveholding ancestors. Full Story
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![From left: Graciela Almanza, Rosie Almanza, Sarita Almanza and baby Josue Almanza await the arrival of President George H.W. Bush’s funeral train in Navasota on Dec. 6, 2018.]()
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O'Rourke raises $3.6 million in second quarter
The former congressman from El Paso burned through much more money than he raised in the second quarter, spending $5.3 million. That left him with $5.2 million in the bank. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks to supporters at a rally in Austin on June 28, 2019. Fellow Texan and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, also a candidate for president, held a rally an hour later and less than a mile away.]()
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Beto O'Rourke further grows Iowa footprint, opening 11 field offices
The Democratic presidential candidate's presence in the first-in-the-nation caucus state continues to expand as it looks increasingly critical for his 2020 bid. Full Story
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![Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke, 46, runs a St. Patrick's Day 5K race during a three-day road trip across Iowa, in North Liberty, Iowa on March 16, 2019.]()
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Castro raises $2.8 million in second quarter
Nearly 40% of the haul came in the days after Castro's well-reviewed performance at the Miami debate, according to his campaign. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro speaks to supporters at a rally in Austin on June 28, 2019. Fellow Texan and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, also a candidate for president, held a rally an hour earlier and less than a mile away.]()
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Beto O’Rourke discloses that he’s descended from slave owners
“Something that we’ve been thinking about and talking about in town hall meetings and out on the campaign — the legacy of slavery in the United States — now has a much more personal connection,” O'Rourke wrote. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke addresses a crowd at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, July 7, 2019.]()
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Some progressive Democrats are urging a top Latina organizer to run for U.S. Senate
Their recruitment efforts have centered on Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the founder and executive director of a group that tries to increase Latino participation in politics. Full Story
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Houston to host third debate in Democratic presidential primary
The debate is scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13. Calling Texas a battleground state, party officials hailed the decision. Full Story
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![Democratic 2020 presidential candidates former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke participate in the first U.S. 2020 presidential election Democratic candidates' debate in Miami, Florida on June 26, 2019.]()
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Julián Castro reaches 130,000 donors, surpassing one threshold for fall primary debates
The Democratic presidential candidate still needs to surpass 2% in multiple polls. Full Story
![Presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro speaks to supporters at a rally in Austin on June 28, 2019. Fellow Texan and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, also a candidate for president, held a rally an hour earlier and less than a mile away.]()
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At Houston forum, 10 presidential candidates address thousands of educators
Weeks after state lawmakers wrapped up an education-focused legislative session, Texas teachers heard Democratic presidential hopefuls share their plans to reshape public education nationally. Full Story
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Analysis: Three vying for the presidential nomination — and Texas bragging rights
At first, Beto O'Rourke looked like the Texas favorite in the Democratic presidential contest. And Julián Castro made a bid for that unofficial title after the first debates. But there's a third Texan seeking that nomination, named Marianne Williamson. Full Story
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After debate, O’Rourke scrambles to shore up immigration credentials
The Democratic presidential candidate, sharply challenged on his signature issue Wednesday night, spent the next few days working to show his bona fides. Full Story
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After debate skirmish, Castro, O’Rourke host dueling events in Austin
The two Democratic presidential candidates rallied supporters at events minutes apart Friday evening, with Castro seeking to lay claim to favorite-son status. Full Story
![Presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro speaks to supporters at a rally in Austin on June 28, 2019. Fellow Texan and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, also a candidate for president, held a rally an hour earlier and less than a mile away.]()
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Julián Castro's campaign had been stalled for months. Wednesday's debate gave it new life.
"I showed the American people that I have the right experience to be president," Castro said. "That I have a strong, compelling and positive vision for the future of this country." Full Story
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![Former HUD Secretary and Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro speaks to members of the media the morning after participating in the first U.S. 2020 presidential election Democratic candidates debate in Miami, Florida, U.S., June 27, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Segar]()
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