Greg Abbott Endorses Ted Cruz for President
Gov. Greg Abbott has endorsed Ted Cruz for president, giving the U.S. senator more home-state support with just under a week until its primary. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott speak at a press conference in the Capitol about Cruz’s Terrorist Refugee Infiltration Prevention Act of 2015 (S. 2302), in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 8, 2015.]()
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In Nevada Caucuses, Cruz Comes in Third Behind Rubio, Trump Wins Big
U.S Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday night trailed Marco Rubio to come in third in the Nevada caucuses, his second straight finish behind his Senate colleague as they vie to be the chief alternative to billionaire Donald Trump. Full Story
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Following Racism Allegations, Cruz Campaign Pulls Work from Artist Sabo
Ted Cruz's presidential campaign abruptly stopped selling work from an artist with a history of making controversial, and at times racist, statements online. Full Story
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In Nevada, Cruz Battles Again for Runner-up
As Silver State Republicans prepare to caucus Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is again believed to be in a battle for the No. 2 spot with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Cruz Holds Lead Over Trump in Texas; Rubio Lags Behind
With a week remaining before the Texas Republican primary, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz leads the presidential pack with 37 percent of the vote, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Ted Cruz's Home-State Strength in Question
Ted Cruz is still favored to win Texas, but it may not be as easy or resounding of a victory as he would like, many Republican strategists say. Billionaire Donald Trump is seen as Cruz's biggest threat at home. Full Story
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As Bush Super PAC Cancels Media Blitz, Texas Ad War Looks Unlikely
Following Jeb Bush's suspension of his presidential campaign, a super PAC supporting him canceled its entire media campaign in Texas. Full Story
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Battling Dishonesty Claims, Cruz Seeks Campaign Change
Battling the perception he is running a dishonest campaign, Ted Cruz on Monday asked for the resignation of Rick Tyler, his top spokesman, for what Cruz called a "grave error of judgment." Full Story
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In Uncertain Nevada Contest, Cruz Tests Message for West
In Nevada, Ted Cruz will have another chance this week to make a libertarian-tinged pitch to the voters before turning his attention back to the South. Full Story
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Cruz Finishes Third Behind Trump, Rubio in South Carolina
Ted Cruz on Saturday night placed third in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary, narrowly trailing Marco Rubio for a disappointing finish in a state that seemed tailor-made for the U.S. senator from Texas. Full Story
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S.C. Presents Critical Early Test of Cruz's Southern Strategy
With Donald Trump leading in the polls, the question shifts to the strength of Ted Cruz elsewhere in the South should he lose South Carolina. Full Story
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Cruz Betting Big on South Carolina's Upstate
In all, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has attended or held 16 events in Greenville, S.C. The only other campaign destination in that ballpark is Des Moines, where he attended at least 21 events during his 10-month courtship of Iowa. Full Story
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Roundup: Campus Carry, Pope Francis, South Carolina Showdown
In the Roundup: The University of Texas at Austin issues its much-anticipated campus carry guidelines, Pope Francis speaks to Texans from just across the border and the 2016 presidential saga continues – this week, in South Carolina. Full Story
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In South Carolina, Signs of Weakness in Cruz Evangelical Support
Despite taking all the right positions and drawing the right endorsements, Ted Cruz has struggled to shore up the support of South Carolina's evangelical voters as strongly as many of his supporters had expected he would. Full Story
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Cruz Sinks into South Carolina Swamp
He claims he won't get involved in the food fight. He won't get down in mud. And he most certainly won't throw rocks at other candidates. But no matter how Ted Cruz spins it, the U.S. senator from Texas is in the brawl. Full Story
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Cruz Challenges Trump to Sue Him Over Ad
Ted Cruz is ratcheting up pressure on his Republican rivals to back up their accusations of dishonesty against his presidential campaign, challenging Donald Trump to follow through with an alleged threat to sue him. Full Story
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For Cruz, 2013 Shutdown Was a Defining Moment
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's “impossible” strategy to undercut the Affordable Care Act — President Obama's signature domestic policy achievement — won the Texan both enemies and fans. Full Story
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TedTracker: Follow Ted Cruz on the Campaign Trail
Use our updated TedTracker to check the public events — past and future — Ted Cruz has announced since since launching his campaign for president. Full Story
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Turnout for Texas Primaries Expected to Be Highest Since 2008
Thanks to fierce competition in the GOP presidential contest and the ongoing showdown between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, experts are predicting unusually high turnout in this year's Texas primaries. Full Story
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Pro-Cruz Super PAC Steps Up Efforts in Nevada
One of the main super PACs supporting Ted Cruz is stepping up its efforts in Nevada, launching a major TV ad buy and boosting its field operation with just over a week until the state's caucuses. Full Story
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