Beto O'Rourke drops out of presidential race
The former El Paso congressman announced the decision Friday. Full Story
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![Garrett Haake interviews presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke at The Texas Tribune Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.]()
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Julián Castro raises $800,000 in 10-day span to stay in presidential race
With the money solidified, Castro’s campaign said it plans on making a push for the November and December Democratic primary debates — a lofty goal for a campaign that has been mired in low single digits in polls. Full Story
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Julián Castro threatens to drop out if he doesn't raise $800,000 by end of month
The Democratic presidential candidate is following in the footsteps of rival Cory Booker, who threatened — successfully — to abandon his campaign last month if he did not raise a certain amount of money in a short period of time. Full Story
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![Democratic Presidential Candidate Julián Castro speaks at a presidential candidate forum in Houston on Aug. 31, 2019. The forum is part of the annual Islamic Society of North America convention.]()
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Donald Trump fans in Dallas say the president just “gets” them
Their support for the president is steeped in two main beliefs: He’s done exactly “what he said he’d do,” and his remarks toward Democrats and people of color matched what they said and believed. Full Story
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![Supporters of President Donald Trump showed up in large numbers to the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday, a few even camped out in line the night before and many stood in lines that continued for blocks around the arena.]()
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Here’s how the top Democratic presidential candidates are faring in the race for Texas donors
Unsurprisingly, Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke are getting more money here than from any other state. But other candidates are playing in Texas, too. Full Story
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Trump said Texas is "not in play" in 2020. But his campaign's activity here this week fuels talk to the contrary.
President Donald Trump insisted Thursday night that Texas will not be competitive next year, but others are not so sure. Full Story
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Unfettered by impeachment inquiry, Trump energizes Dallas crowd as O’Rourke holds counter-rally
Both men also shared their respective spotlights with Texas politicians seeking offices down next year’s ballot. Full Story
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Donald Trump is holding a rally in Dallas tonight. Here's everything you need to know.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is hosting a counter-rally at the same time as the president's event. Full Story
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Julián Castro raised $3.5 million in third quarter, but his cash on hand dipped to less than $700,000
The former San Antonio mayor was vastly out-raised by the Democratic frontrunners. Full Story
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Beto O’Rourke goes after Warren, spars with Buttigieg as he and Julián Castro fight for political survival
The two Texans vying for the Democratic presidential nomination initially got little attention during Tuesday’s debate before taking on opponents over taxes and gun control. Full Story
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Key goal for Texans Julián Castro and Beto O'Rourke in Tuesday's debate: Make the next one
If the two candidates don't show improvement in the polls, they won't make it to the November debate stage. 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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After raising $4.5 million in third quarter, O'Rourke says he needs to "break through" now more than ever
The Democratic presidential candidate improved on his second-quarter haul but remains in the lower third of candidates who've released their latest numbers so far. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke says religious institutions should lose tax-exempt status if they oppose gay marriage
The Democratic presidential candidate gave an unequivocal answer Thursday night during a CNN town hall on LGBTQ rights, drawing intense criticism from Republicans and religious groups. Full Story
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![Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks with Garrett Haake, a Washington correspondent for MSNBC, during the Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin. O'Rourke has latched onto gun control as a major campaign issue following last month's tragic Walmart shooting in El Paso.]()
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Beto O'Rourke plans rally to counter Donald Trump's visit to Dallas
It'll be the second time this year that the two have held dueling rallies in Texas. Full Story
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Elizabeth Warren hires Texas state director
The Democratic presidential hopeful is the first non-Texan candidate to announce a hire in the state. Full Story
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Analysis: Two more months of musical chairs for Texans seeking office in 2020
If you're not satisfied with the lineups for races in the 2020 elections, rest easy: Candidates have two months to file, to change their minds, to change races and to see new opportunities. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke calls for Donald Trump's resignation
The Democratic presidential candidate spoke at TribFest about his assault weapon buyback proposal, his presidential prospects and the Democrats' impeachment push. Full Story
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Julián Castro warns supporters it'll be "the end of my campaign" if he doesn't qualify for November debate
The Democratic presidential candidate needs to improve his standing in the polls to make the stage. Full Story
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The 2019 Texas Tribune Festival starts today. Here's what you need to know.
The ninth annual Texas Tribune Festival couldn't be happening at a more newsworthy time. This year's event features House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, a slate of presidential candidates and more. Full Story
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![Former U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. senator from Massachusetts John Kerry discussed his just-published memoir, "Every Day is Extra," with Evan Smith at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 27, 2018.]()
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Watch Beto O'Rourke speak at the 2019 Texas Tribune Festival
Beto O'Rourke, the former congressman from El Paso, talked with MSNBC Washington Correspondent Garrett Haake about his race for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. 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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