Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Paul Sadler says GOP rival Ted Cruz should go back to Canada, his birthplace, because “he doesn’t reflect us.” Sadler says Cruz’s ideas are “destructive to Texans.”
2012 elections
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Elections Behind and Ahead
The story through the primaries and runoffs? It’s over for most of the races — only a few remain competitive. Turnover, as you would expect in the election after a redistricting, is high.
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Minus Cruz, Texans Have Minor Convention Roles
If it weren’t for Ted Cruz, Texas wouldn’t have much prominence at the Republican National Convention next week. Former presidential candidates Rick Perry and Ron Paul don’t have speaking roles at the convention.
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Cruz and Sadler Agree to Oct. 2 Debate in Dallas
U.S. Senate candidates Ted Cruz and Paul Sadler will participate in a debate on Oct. 2 in Dallas, both campaigns confirmed Wednesday.
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Congress
Guest Column: Cruz Signals a Return to Reagan’s Coalition
A bit of advice for Ted Cruz and the other successful, conservative candidates, particularly those elected to serve in the Texas Legislature: Be prepared to govern.
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Guest Column: Cruz Proves the Case for Hispanic Republicans
Ted Cruz’s win in the U.S. Senate primary proves Republicans have a significant opportunity to reach out to Texas Hispanics, and win them over on substance.
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Cruz Gets Opening Night Slot at GOP Convention
U.S. Senate hopeful Ted Cruz has snagged a prominent speaking role on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Tampa next week. Two other major Texas political figures, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul and Gov. Rick Perry, are not expected to address convention delegates.
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Notes on a Runoff
The high points and the low ones. Lessons learned and earlier lessons that were forgotten. Low turnout, unfortunate incumbents, successful climbers, the Hispanic Thing, the races ahead, the turnover and some things to help understand what happened on Tuesday.
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Interactive Map: The 2012 General Election Races
Many of the general election races are already decided, because redistricting made some districts unfavorable for one party or another. Use these maps of the Texas House, the state Senate and the U.S. House to see which districts are without major party candidates.
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State Government
Guest Column: Why Republicans Should Support a Democrat
All that’s standing between Texas and an absolute one-party rule is a traffic jam or a sick day. I don’t care what your politics are — that’s not good.
