Full video of Evan Smith’s March 22 TribLive conversation with former state Rep. Paul Sadler, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
Congress
Read the latest Texas Tribune coverage of Congress, from the state’s lawmakers in Washington to key legislation and political debates shaping Texas and the nation.
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Health care
TribLive: Sadler Defends “Obamacare”
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler unhesitatingly argued against repealing the Affordable Care Act.
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Public Education
TribLive: Sadler Knocks Dewhurst
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler laid out the case against his possible general election opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
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Congress
First Cruz TV Ad Touts Conservative Cred
Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz is selling his “proven conservative record” in his first TV ad of the U.S. Senate campaign, telling GOP primary voters, “You know what you’re getting.”
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Congress
Texas Congressman Arrested at D.C. Protest With Clooney
U.S. Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, was arrested this morning in front of the Sudanese Embassy in D.C. He was one of more that a dozen demonstrators there to bring awareness to starvation in Sudan — including actor George Clooney.
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Cruz Video: No Time for “Timid Career Politician”
In a new video, GOP U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz is posing the race as a choice between a “strong conservative” (that would be him) and “timid career politician” David Dewhurst.
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New Dewhurst Video Links Cruz to Obama Via Donors
In a new campaign video, David Dewhurst assails Ted Cruz, his rival in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate, over the donations his law firm has made to Democrats — including Barack Obama.
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Congress
TribLive: A Conversation with Craig James
Full video of my February 23 TribLive conversation with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Craig James.
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Congress
TribLive: James on SMU and Tech
At yesterday’s TribLive conversation, Craig James argued his infamous history as a college football star and sportscaster won’t hamper his U.S. Senate candidacy.
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TribLive: James on His Path Forward
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, Craig James explained how he intends to win the battle for second place — and a spot in a presumed runoff — in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate.