In this special edition of the Texas Political Roundup, we look at Ted Cruz’s big night in Iowa, what this win means for the Texas senator moving forward and how his closest competitors fared.
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Ted Cruz Apologizes for What Ben Carson Called “Dirty Tricks” on Caucus Night
Ben Carson’s campaign said it has accepted an apology from Ted Cruz over messages Cruz’s campaign sent to supporters Monday evening in Iowa suggesting that Carson might be about to drop out of the race.
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Analysis: Iowa Clears GOP Skies, Darkens Democratic Outlook
The Iowa caucuses started to winnow things down. Texas has a chance, along with the other March 1 primary states, to decide who the major-party nominees will be. That’s relatively rare.
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After Iowa Win, Ted Cruz Sees Wider Opening in New Hampshire
With his win Monday night in the Iowa caucuses, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is riding a wave of momentum that can boost his prospects in a state where he was already poised to beat expectations: New Hampshire.
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Video: Cruz Confident He Can Go the Distance
After being crowned the winner of the Iowa Republican caucuses, Ted Cruz said Monday that he’s ready to shift his focus to the next states casting ballots.
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Cruz Pulls Out Win in Iowa Caucuses
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas won Iowa’s caucuses on Monday, edging out billionaire Donald Trump for the top spot in the first-in-the-nation nominating contest.
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Video: Dan Patrick to Attend Same Caucus as Marco Rubio
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is among about 500 Texans in Iowa campaigning for Ted Cruz ahead of Monday night’s Iowa caucuses. Patrick will be speaking on Cruz’s behalf at the same precinct caucus as Marco Rubio will attend.
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In Final Iowa Push, Cruz Marks a Milestone
Shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, the junior Texas senator bounded off his campaign bus, strolled into a community center and laid claim to completing the Full Grassley. But did he?
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Pro-Cruz Super PACs Raise Little But Have Plenty to Spend
The main super PACs supporting Ted Cruz on Sunday reported raising $1.2 million in the second half of 2015, a fraction of the sum they took in 10 months ago when they shocked the political world with an eight-figure debut.
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After Iowa, Texas to be Key State for Ted Cruz
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz must win his home state on March 1, especially if real estate magnate Donald Trump runs the table in the first three primaries.
