The debate is scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13. Calling Texas a battleground state, party officials hailed the decision.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Julián Castro reaches 130,000 donors, surpassing one threshold for fall primary debates
The Democratic presidential candidate still needs to surpass 2% in multiple polls.
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Texas 2020 Elections
At Houston forum, 10 presidential candidates make their pitches to thousands of educators
Weeks after state lawmakers wrapped up an education-focused legislative session, Texas teachers heard Democratic presidential hopefuls share their plans to reshape public education nationally.
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TribCast
TribCast: How a Santa Fe school shooting survivor’s story fell apart
On this week’s TribCast, Aman talks with Ross, Aliyya and Alex about how David Briscoe tricked media outlets into believing he was a survivor of the Santa Fe school shooting, why Texas teachers are worried about pay raises and who will be the last Texan running for president.
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Analysis: Three vying for the presidential nomination — and Texas bragging rights
At first, Beto O’Rourke looked like the Texas favorite in the Democratic presidential contest. And Julián Castro made a bid for that unofficial title after the first debates. But there’s a third Texan seeking that nomination, named Marianne Williamson.
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Members of Congress visit migrant detention centers in Texas hours after report revealed offensive comments by Border Patrol agents
More than a dozen U.S. House members visited migrant detention centers in Texas on Monday on the heels of a report revealing current and former Border Patrol agents joking on Facebook about throwing burritos at the visiting officials.
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Broken Border
After debate, O’Rourke scrambles to shore up immigration credentials
The Democratic presidential candidate, sharply challenged on his signature issue Wednesday night, spent the next few days working to show his bona fides.
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Texas 2020 Elections
After debate skirmish, Castro, O’Rourke host dueling events in Austin
The two Democratic presidential candidates rallied supporters at events minutes apart Friday evening, with Castro seeking to lay claim to favorite-son status.
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Julián Castro’s campaign had been stalled for months. Wednesday’s debate gave it new life.
“I showed the American people that I have the right experience to be president,” Castro said. “That I have a strong, compelling and positive vision for the future of this country.”
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Beto O’Rourke has tough outing in 2020 debate debut
It was tough sledding for the former El Paso congressman, who drew sharp jabs from two opponents, among other dings.