Ted Cruz saw his fortunes rise after picking up endorsements from like-minded conservatives in Washington. Now he is a hot commodity himself, as a potential 2016 presidential candidate and a potential kingmaker in other Senate races.
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Hilderbran Launches Campaign for Comptroller
State Rep. Harvey Hilderbran is entering the comptroller’s race. He’s the fourth Republican to enter the race after state Sen. Glenn Hegar, former state Rep. Raul Torres and former gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina.
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The Brief: Aug. 20, 2013
The persistent 2016 buzz surrounding U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz mounted on Monday as debate over his eligibility to run for president took a new twist.
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Cruz Will Renounce Canadian Ties
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, born in Calgary in 1970, said Monday he would give up any claim he might have to Canadian citizenship.
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 19, 2013
Your evening reading: Santorum, Hotze endorse in attorney general’s race; Cruz releases birth certificate to The Dallas Morning News; Perry to headline California Republican Party convention
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For Tweeting Candidates, a Campaign Risk
Greg Abbott’s online appreciation for a tweet that called state Sen. Wendy Davis an “idiot” and a “Retard Barbie” highlights the high-risk, high-reward proposition of letting candidates handle their own social media.
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Video: Paxton Campaign Gets Boost From Santorum
Rick Santorum is backing state Sen. Ken Paxton’s bid for attorney general. In a video endorsement, the former presidential contender said Paxton has a record of standing up to members of his own party “when they wander off the conservative line.”
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The Brief: Aug. 19, 2013
The politics of Twitter spilled into the governor’s race over the weekend.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2013)
Redistricting Plan Set, But Legal Debate Isn’t Over
Lawmakers passed a new set of congressional and legislative maps in their first special session. Redistricting has been a long and contentious process, and it is probably far from over. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 16, 2013
Your evening reading: in San Francisco, Davis says she’s “very, very seriously” considering gubernatorial bid; Patrick gets creative in attack on Dewhurst; Creighton releases first campaign video in bid for ag commissioner