The end of one political race is often the beginning of the next one. As former Gov. Rick Perry learned, an “oops” moment in one contest can color voter opinion in the next one. That ought to worry U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
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Analysis: Hold or Fold on Trump? Cruz Has 45 Days
Some Republicans would like to see U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz change his position and endorse GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. That would require some difficult political acrobatics, but it’s still possible.
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McCaul Says Cruz “Broke His Word” on Trump
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, stepped up his criticism Tuesday of congressional colleague Ted Cruz, saying he “broke his word” by declining to endorse presidential nominee Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.
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Analysis: Rick Perry Busts a Move on Molly Ivins’ Birthday
The symmetry was swell, with confirmation of Rick Perry’s appearance on “Dancing With the Stars” landing on what would have been the 72nd birthday of Molly Ivins, the state’s most famous connoisseur of political humor.
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U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul Doesn’t Rule Out Challenging Sen. Ted Cruz
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, is not ruling out challenging U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in 2018, but he’s emphasizing that he is not focused on it for now.
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George P. Bush, Tim Kaine Talk 2016 Election
In the Roundup: George P. Bush calls on conservatives to back his father’s former primary foe, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine swings through Texas and a Republican congressman is reportedly being asked to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018.
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Analysis: Donald Trump’s Trickle-Down Effect on Texas Politics
Donald Trump and everyone’s reaction to him might turn out to be unimportant in the next couple of election cycles. If the Republican wins the presidency, he’ll be a factor in the 2018 mid-term elections. If he doesn’t, he’ll be a memory.
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Trump Selects Michael McCaul to Speak at GOP Convention
Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday announced U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul of Austin would be among the featured speakers at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland later this month.
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In U.S. House, Texans Hold Leadership Roles with Expiration Dates
Texas Republicans currently hold seven chairmanships in the U.S. House, giving the state an outsized role in moving forward key legislation. But almost all of those members are due to to hand over their gavels in the next five years.
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U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan to Make Texas Fundraising Swing
During an upcoming U.S. House recess this month, House Speaker Paul Ryan will make several stops in some of the richest pockets of the state: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Midland and San Antonio.
