After NY Defeat, Cruz Stakes Hopes on Contested Convention
After a bruising defeat in New York, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is officially retooling his outlook on how the Republican Party will pick its nominee. Full Story
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As Expected, Cruz Trounced in New York
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's poor finish in the New York GOP primary was so foreseeable that he spent the evening in Pennsylvania. Full Story
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On Eve of Primary, Ted Cruz Looks Beyond Trump-Friendly New York
A day before the New York Republican primary, where Donald Trump is expected to dominate, Ted Cruz was stumping in Maryland, ready for the next round of contests. Full Story
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In Wyoming, Cruz Marks Another Delegate Sweep
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has swept the remaining delegates at stake in Wyoming, bringing to 23 his total haul from the state. Full Story
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Ken Paxton "Absolutely" Endorses Ted Cruz for President
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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Cruz Lining Up Support in Texas GOP Delegation
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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Paul Ryan Broadens Path for Ted Cruz By Dampening GOP Nomination Chatter
Effectively broadening U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's path to becoming the Republican presidential nominee, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan insisted Tuesday he would not accept such a nomination this summer at the GOP convention in Cleveland. Full Story
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Cruz Labels Trump a Wannabe Mobster, Incompetent Manager
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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Ted Cruz's Relationship with John Cornyn Widely Seen as Disconnected
The widely held perception in Washington is that Ted Cruz and John Cornyn are the two same-state senators who least like each other. The most frequently used word observers use to describe the relationship is “disconnected.” Full Story
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Cruz Prepares for Possible Last Stand in California
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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Cruz Sweeps Delegates Up for Grabs in Colorado
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
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At Meeting of Jewish Donors, Cruz Talks Up Electability
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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Cruz Announces Raising More in March Than Any Month Since Campaign Launch
Ted Cruz's presidential campaign said it raised more than $12.5 million in March, the biggest monthly fundraising total of the campaign. Full Story
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Roundup: Voting Rights, Wisconsin Voters Weigh In, Abbott the Author
In the Roundup: The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the way Texas and several other states divvy up legislative districts, Wisconsin Republican voters back Ted Cruz over GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, and Gov. Greg Abbott is adding “published author” to his résumé. Full Story
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Timeline: The Rise and Fall of the Cruz/Trump Bromance
It’s been an emotional rollercoaster for the two leading candidates for the Republican presidential nomination. Less than a year ago, Ted Cruz was praising Donald Trump as "terrific." Full Story
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After Wisconsin Win, Cruz Confronts the Northeast
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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John Cornyn Still Not Endorsing Ted Cruz
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday that he will continue to remain neutral in the GOP nomination fight and will not endorse his fellow Texan, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, for president. Full Story
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TribCast: Cruz in Wisconsin, Abortion Policy, Foster Children
On this week's TribCast, Ross talks to Ayan, Alexa and Edgar about the aftermath of Wisconsin's presidential primaries, a tragic instance of confusion over the state's abortion laws, and the state's efforts to clean up problems with child protection in Texas. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Handily Wins Wisconsin Primary
Ted Cruz won the Wisconsin primary Tuesday, a decisive victory bolstering the Texas senator's case that he can overtake Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump. Full Story
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Cruz Aims To Make a Win in Wisconsin Matter
Ted Cruz expects to win in Wisconsin on Tuesday, but will it matter? Full Story
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