Cruz Keeps Hammering Trump, Clinton
Speaking to a gathering of the nation's most passionate conservatives, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz unloaded anew on the front-runners for the presidency from both parties. Full Story
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The Ticket: Super Tuesday and a Surprise Trump Endorsement
This week on The Ticket: Jay Root and Ben Philpott give their takes on the March 1st Super Tuesday elections. And we talk about Chris Christie’s endorsement of Donald Trump with WNYC’s Matt Katz. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Counts on Rivals' Home-State Struggles
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's campaign is hoping that March 15 will be a day of reckoning for Republican presidential rivals John Kasich and Marco Rubio, whose respective home states of Ohio and Florida head to the polls then. Full Story
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In Another Chaotic Debate, Cruz Appeals to Anti-Trump Voters
Ted Cruz has long yearned for a two-man race with Donald Trump, and on Thursday night, the Texas senator gave his most vocal audition yet. Full Story
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Video: The Post-Primary TribCast
On this week's TribCast, recorded with a live audience on the morning after Tuesday's primaries, Ross talks to Evan, Patrick, Abby and Jim about the results — and what they mean. Full Story
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Cruz, Clinton Grab Most Votes in Almost Every County in Texas
More voters chose Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Hillary Clinton than their leading primary challengers in almost every county in Texas, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State. Full Story
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Video: Cruz Celebrates Texas, Oklahoma, Alaska Wins
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz took Texas, Oklahoma and Alaska in the string of Super Tuesday contests. The wins mark Cruz’s first since winning the Iowa caucuses, and he said the field of GOP presidential contenders should now get even smaller. Full Story
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Liveblog: 2016 Texas Primary Results
Throughout the night, Tribune reporters will keep you updated on the results of Texas' Republican and Democratic primary battles, from the first early voting totals through the last ballots counted. Full Story
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Reports: Lawsuit Challenging Cruz’s Eligibility to be President Thrown Out
An Illinois lawsuit challenging U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's eligibility to run for president has been thrown out, according to media reports. Full Story
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Cruz: After Super Tuesday, Some Rivals Need to Consider Dropping Out
Hours before polls closed in Super Tuesday states, Ted Cruz began making the argument that the results of the day's nominating contests should cause some his presidential rivals to consider dropping out of the race. Full Story
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Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton Lead in Support from Texas Legislature
If the Texas Legislature reflects the sentiment of Texas voters, Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Hillary Clinton should do very well in their respective primaries Tuesday. Full Story
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Cruz Makes 11th-Hour Push for Votes at Home
Ted Cruz on Monday barnstormed his home state in an 11th-hour effort to shore up the support he critically needs to keep arguing he is the most viable alternative to Donald Trump in the Republican presidential race. Full Story
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Cruz Presses for Release of Tape of Trump Talking Immigration
Ted Cruz is pressing for the release of a tape that reportedly captures Donald Trump saying he is not as opposed to illegal immigration as he claims to be. Full Story
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In the South, Cruz Targets Rubio, Trump on Guns
As many Southern states prepare to vote, Ted Cruz is opening a new front in his battle against Marco Rubio and Donald Trump, zeroing on an issue near and dear to many in the South: the Second Amendment. Full Story
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Rubio Adds Support Ahead of Texas Primary
With a day until the Texas primary, Marco Rubio's presidential campaign is unveiling new support in the state. Full Story
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In Push to Super Tuesday, Cruz Fights Trump Momentum
Ted Cruz is making his most comprehensive and explicit case yet against Donald Trump, hoping to slow the billionaire's momentum before the high-stakes Super Tuesday contests. Full Story
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It's Heidi Cruz — Not Ted — Leading Final Push in Texas
With the Texas primary looming, Heidi Cruz is playing a central role in her husband's efforts to shore up his support at home, an undertaking with higher-than-expected stakes. Full Story
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Pressing Donald Trump for Tax Info, Ted Cruz Releases His Own
Ted Cruz released new information about his personal income taxes on Saturday in a bid to ratchet up pressure on Donald Trump to do the same. Full Story
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Ben Carson Attracts a Big Crowd that Unloads on Cruz
Republican Ben Carson attracted an overflow crowd in the Dallas area Saturday, and his supporters seem remarkably hostile to Ted Cruz, their own U.S. senator. Full Story
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The Ticket: As Trump Dominates, What Do Hispanic Republicans Do Now?
This week on The Ticket podcast, we check in with conservative Hispanic activist Temo Muniz to see how he feels about the Republican primaries. And pollster Jim Henson tells us what's brewing ahead of Super Tuesday. Full Story
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