When Ted Cruz declined to endorse Donald Trump earlier this year at the Republican National Convention, one sticking point was the businessman’s attacks on Cruz’s family during the primaries. When Trump, now the GOP nominee, went after Cruz’s dad and wife, Cruz said, he “abrogated” a GOP unity pledge all the candidates signed last year.
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At TribFest, Ohio’s Kasich Wasn’t Endorsing Trump — or Criticizing Cruz
Hours after Ted Cruz announced a change of heart and endorsed Donald Trump, Ohio Gov. John Kasich wouldn’t say who will get his vote.
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Ted Cruz Confirms He Is Endorsing Donald Trump
In a statement released Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Donald Trump after months of withholding his support from the Republican presidential nominee who defeated him in the primaries.
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Donald Trump to Return to Texas
The GOP nominee will return to Texas on Oct. 11 for at least one fundraiser, in Dallas, according to two sources close to the Trump campaign.
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Texas Appeals Voter ID Rulings to U.S. Supreme Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday asked the justices to hear his arguments about why the state’s photo ID requirements for voting do not discriminate against Hispanics and African-American voters.
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In Houston, Tim Kaine Seeks to Energize Texas Democrats
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine used a speech Friday in Houston to try to energize long-beleaguered Texas Democrats, reiterating his ticket’s commitment to seeing the solidly Republican state become more competitive.
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Patrick, Cruz and Trump’s Tangled Political Web (Video)
In the Roundup: Dan Patrick calls out Ted Cruz for not endorsing Donald Trump. Plus, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller learns he won’t face charges for using taxpayer dollars for personal trips. And Rick Perry boot scoots his way to another week on “Dancing with the Stars.”
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Analysis: Hold or Fold on Trump? Cruz Has 45 Days
Some Republicans would like to see U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz change his position and endorse GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. That would require some difficult political acrobatics, but it’s still possible.
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On Abbott’s Watch, the Fight for the Soul of Texas Universities Has Cooled
Since Gov. Greg Abbott took office, the fight over former Gov. Rick Perry’s “seven solutions” for higher education in Texas has faded.
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A Conversation with Pete Gallego (Video)
Full video of my 9/22 conversation with Pete Gallego, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 23rd District.