U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is preparing Texas Republicans for a turbulent election year amid super-charged Democratic enthusiasm — including in his own re-election campaign.
2018 Texas U.S. Senate Election
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Texas Elections 2018
In money race, Cruz and O’Rourke taking different paths
As the high-profile race between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke gains steam, the way the two Texans have approached funding their campaigns could set their race apart nationally.
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U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke lets f-bombs fly on the campaign trail
The El Paso Democrat, who is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for a U.S. Senate seat, has become known for his impassioned language on the campaign trail.
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O’Rourke praises Pelosi but doesn’t want her help in Senate bid
“No, I don’t want Nancy Pelosi to come to Texas to campaign with me,” Democratic Senate candidate says at Tribune Fest appearance.
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As 2018 heats up, Will Hurd “bromance” puts Beto O’Rourke in awkward position
Will Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, at the top of the Democrats’ statewide ticket, stand on the sidelines as his party goes all out to defeat his friend, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, in 2018?
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke raises more than Ted Cruz in second quarter
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, posted a strong first fundraising quarter as a Senate candidate.
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After swearing off consultants, Beto O’Rourke explains exceptions
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke reported payments to outside political firms on his latest campaign finance report, after initially announcing his campaign against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz wouldn’t hire consultants.
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Rep. Beto O’Rourke, in long-shot bid for Senate, is no stranger to “calculated risks”
To many familiar with U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, the 2012 Democratic primary for the 16th Congressional District is not exactly a blueprint for his 2018 effort to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz — but it’s certainly instructive.
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To beat Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke plans to throw out the Democratic playbook
No Texas Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat in nearly 30 years or any statewide office since 1994. But U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is optimistic he can break the streak, in part by eschewing consultants, pollsters and PAC money.
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Texas Elections 2018
Texas Democrats begin to plot out strategy for 2018 midterms
A recent private meeting of some of the Democratic Party’s most well-known Texas figures suggests party leaders see glimmers of hope for the midterm elections thanks to President Donald Trump.
