In the Roundup: Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry gets cleared of the last charge related to a 2013 veto threat. Also, this week, Ted Cruz is back in Texas, hoping to lay the groundwork for a return to the winner’s circle on Super Tuesday.
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GOP Presidential Race Converges on Houston Ahead of Debate
The Republican presidential race converged Wednesday in Texas, a day before the field was set to meet on the debate stage in Houston.
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Greg Abbott Endorses Ted Cruz for President
Gov. Greg Abbott has endorsed Ted Cruz for president, giving the U.S. senator more home-state support with just under a week until its primary.
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In Nevada Caucuses, Cruz Comes in Third Behind Rubio, Trump Wins Big
U.S Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday night trailed Marco Rubio to come in third in the Nevada caucuses, his second straight finish behind his Senate colleague as they vie to be the chief alternative to billionaire Donald Trump.
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Following Racism Allegations, Cruz Campaign Pulls Work from Artist Sabo
Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign abruptly stopped selling work from an artist with a history of making controversial, and at times racist, statements online.
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In Nevada, Cruz Battles Again for Runner-up
As Silver State Republicans prepare to caucus Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is again believed to be in a battle for the No. 2 spot with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.
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UT/TT Poll: Cruz Holds Lead Over Trump in Texas; Rubio Lags Behind
With a week remaining before the Texas Republican primary, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz leads the presidential pack with 37 percent of the vote, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Ted Cruz’s Home-State Strength in Question
Ted Cruz is still favored to win Texas, but it may not be as easy or resounding of a victory as he would like, many Republican strategists say. Billionaire Donald Trump is seen as Cruz’s biggest threat at home.
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As Bush Super PAC Cancels Media Blitz, Texas Ad War Looks Unlikely
Following Jeb Bush’s suspension of his presidential campaign, a super PAC supporting him canceled its entire media campaign in Texas.
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Battling Dishonesty Claims, Cruz Seeks Campaign Change
Battling the perception he is running a dishonest campaign, Ted Cruz on Monday asked for the resignation of Rick Tyler, his top spokesman, for what Cruz called a “grave error of judgment.”
