Some are arguing Sen. John Cornyn is now vulnerable in his race to become the second in command in the US Senate, given the number of key Republican seats lost Tuesday night. Others cite outside factors for the unexpected outcomes.
Congress
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
Video: Analyzing the UT/TT Poll
It took the pulse of Texas voters and showed where they rate government and social issues and what they think of Washington and their local representatives. The University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll out last week revealed a few surprises.
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UT/TT Poll: Texans Are Leery of Government
News flash: Texans aren’t big fans of the state government in Austin, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. But if you really want to get their dander up, ask about the government in Washington.
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Long Shots
Democrat Paul Sadler is trying to persuade Texans that it’s possible for a long shot to win a general election in Texas. Long shots win sometimes — just look at who Sadler is running against.
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State Government
Texas Weekly Newsreel: Paul Sadler, Committees, Dancing
This week in the Newsreel: Paul Sadler tries to get the word out about his campaign for U.S. Senate, state senators (and others) wait for committee assignments, and Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright resigns. And there’s some dancing.
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Cruz, Sadler Agree to Second Debate in Dallas
U.S. Senate candidates Ted Cruz and Paul Sadler have agreed to a second Dallas debate, this one hosted by KERA and set for Oct. 19.
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Courting Controversy Works for Gohmert
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, who has a knack for propelling himself into headline-grabbing controversies, is a favorite target of comics and liberal commentators. But in his district, he is seen as a devoted advocate for his constituents’ values.
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Video: Cornyn, Vitter and Coburn on Akin and the GOP
This afternoon I asked three U.S. senators — including John Cornyn, R-Texas — to comment on the damage done to the GOP by U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., who refuses to quit his U.S. Senate race.
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Guest Column: Cruz Signals a Return to Reagan’s Coalition
A bit of advice for Ted Cruz and the other successful, conservative candidates, particularly those elected to serve in the Texas Legislature: Be prepared to govern.
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Video: Ted Cruz on “Meet the Press”
Ted Cruz, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, told Meet the Press moderator David Gregory that he’s “thrilled with the pick of Paul Ryan” as Mitt Romney’s running mate.