Former Alaska Gov. and conservative icon Sarah Palin has endorsed former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz in his bid to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.
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Club for Growth Targets Dewhurst With $1 Million Ad Buy
The Club for Growth announced a $1 million ad buy targeting Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst on Wednesday. The new 30-second ad accuses the U.S. Senate hopeful of being a “moderate.” Watch the ad, which will air across the state.
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Ron Paul Backs Cruz, but Cruz Not Returning the Favor
While U.S. Rep. Ron Paul endorsed former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz on Sunday to be the next U.S. senator from Texas, Cruz isn’t returning the favor and endorsing Paul’s presidential bid.
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Ron Paul Joins Son and Ted Cruz at Tea Party Rally
At a Tea Party-organized rally at the Capitol, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul said the presidential nomination isn’t sewn up yet. And U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz reminded the crowd of his abiding conservatism.
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Congress
Video: The U.S. Senate Candidate Forum
In case you missed it, here’s an archived copy of last night’s U.S. Senate candidate forum, featuring four Republicans and two Democrats who hope to succeed Kay Bailey Hutchison.
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U.S. Senate Candidates Avoid Attacks in Forum
Four Republicans and two Democrats hoping to replace Kay Bailey Hutchison in the U.S. Senate focused more on their own positions and records rather than their opponents during a televised candidate forum Thursday.
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Health care
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 130
On this week’s podcast, Ross, Emily, Morgan and Ben weigh the recent resignation of Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott and the back-and-forth court rulings on Planned Parenthood and the Women’s Health Program.
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Cruz Releases Two New TV Ads Showcasing Tea Party Support
Two new ads from the Ted Cruz campaign highlight the former Texas solicitor general’s support from conservative activists just days before Cruz is scheduled to appear alongside U.S. Rep. Ron Paul at a Tea Party rally in Austin.
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Updated: Leppert Cries Foul Over Ad From Pro-Dewhurst PAC
A Super PAC supporting Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s U.S. Senate bid released a new TV ad today attacking two of his opponents. Former Texas solicitor general Ted Cruz’s camp hit back with a radio ad criticizing Dewhurst.
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State Government
Cruz Gains Ground on Dewhurst, Poll Finds
A new poll of Texas Republican primary voters finds former state Solicitor General Ted Cruz closing the gap with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the U.S. Senate race.