Cruz to Play Lead Role in Fifty-State Attack on Planned Parenthood
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will take a lead role in the launch this week of an ambitious 50-state campaign to end taxpayer support for Planned Parenthood. Full Story
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In Iowa, Cruz Intensifies Appeal to Religious Voters
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, intensified his appeal to Iowa's evangelical voters Friday night with a two-and-half-hour-long rally that featured tearful recollections of challenges to religious beliefs. Full Story
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Renewed Immigration Debate Follows Cruz to Iowa State Fair
The new immigration debate sparked by Donald Trump showed up in many forms Friday as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz visited the Iowa State Fair. Full Story
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Cruz Bolsters March Primary Push With Home-State Swing
Fresh off a weeklong swing through the "SEC primary" states, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is turning his attention to his home turf, which is also set to vote March 1, 2016. Full Story
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Trump Proposal Exposes Another Difference Between Cruz, Perry
Bombastic billionaire Donald Trump's immigration plan has divided the two GOP presidential candidates from Texas, at least in tone. Full Story
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Roundup: Perry's Money Woes, Cruz on the Move, Planned Parenthood
In the Roundup: While GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry is facing money woes, fellow Texan Ted Cruz is looking to build on of his debate performance. Plus, Texas Republican lawmakers have succeeded in further limiting access to Planned Parenthood services. Full Story
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In Bush, Cruz Finds Increasingly Useful Foil
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is sharpening his contrasts with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, the mere mention of whom drew loud boos while the senator stumped earlier this week in the South. Full Story
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How Rick Perry Ended Up in a Financial Hole
Even though Rick Perry has been walking politically wounded since his last presidential run, the news that his campaign was in serious financial trouble startled the Texas political world on Tuesday. Full Story
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For Cruz, Southern Push One Part of Long Game
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is spending the week traversing southern states in hopes of building support for the March 1 contests that make up the so-called "SEC primary." Full Story
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In Summer of Trump, Cruz Seeks Momentum
Launching a southern bus tour in Tennessee, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday boasted that he emerged from the first Republican presidential debate with momentum in both fundraising and polling. But he must still grapple with blustery billionaire Donald Trump. Full Story
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Cruz at RedState: Hold Conservative Candidates Accountable
At the RedState Gathering in Atlanta on Saturday, a rapturous crowd embraced U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's call to look closely at his fellow Republican presidential candidates' records and hold them to their word. Full Story
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Cruz Bus Tour Sets Sights on "SEC Primary" States
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is hitting the road after the first Republican presidential debate hoping to build support in several southern states that will all hold primaries on March 1, 2016. Full Story
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Roundup: Paxton Indicted, Cruz and Perry Debate at Different Times
In the Roundup: Ken Paxton, Texas’ top law enforcement official, finds himself facing felony charges and calls from Democrats to step down. Plus, GOP presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Rick Perry debate at different times. Full Story
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Cruz Stays Above Fray in Combative First Debate
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz largely avoided the political combat that characterized the GOP's first prime-time presidential debate late Thursday in Cleveland. Full Story
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Cruz and Perry: 5 Things to Watch for in the First Debates
After months of fine-tuning their pitches, the two White House hopefuls from Texas will have their highest-profile opportunities Thursday to show why they deserve the presidency. Full Story
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Perry Doesn't Make Cut for Presidential Debate
Former Gov. Rick Perry has failed to qualify for the first Republican presidential debate. Perry was not among those selected Tuesday by Fox News to share the stage Thursday night in Cleveland. Full Story
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Pro-Cruz Super PAC Ramps Up With 7-Figure Media Blitz
A super PAC backing U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz for president is starting to spend the millions of dollars it has raked in. Full Story
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Cruz, Perry Warm Up in New Hampshire Forum
The two White House hopefuls from Texas participated Monday night in the last major GOP forum before part of the 2016 field meets for its first official debate. Full Story
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Top Texas GOP Officials Offer Measured Support for Paxton
When Gov. Rick Perry was indicted last year, there was a groundswell of support among Republicans for Perry. The response to Ken Paxton's indictment — particularly among some top state GOP leaders — has been more restrained. Full Story
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A Few Deep Pockets Fuel Cruz, Perry Super PACs
New filings show how just a few heavyweight financial backers are keeping former Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in the money race by contributing millions apiece to the Super PACs backing their presidential candidacies. Full Story
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