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May 2, 2023
Who Is Colin Allred, the U.S. Rep Planning to Take on Ted Cruz?
The former Baylor linebacker and NFL player has won the last three elections in his Dallas congressional district.
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January 25, 2019
Ted Cruz Is Getting Under the Skin of His Senate Colleagues Once Again
A Democratic senator from Colorado lambasted Cruz for his ”crocodile tears” on the Senate floor.
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April 25, 2018
Democrats Create Big-Money PAC to Oppose Senator Ted Cruz
A new super PAC wants you to F Ted Cruz—fire him, that is.
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November 3, 2017
Bill King Rules out Independent Run for U.S. Senate
The former Houston mayoral candidate says voters are eager for a middle ground.
Politics & Policy
January 10, 2014
The Man in the Arena
In the brief time Ted Cruz has been a senator, he has managed to convince half the country that he is a true patriot and the other half that he is a dangerous nutcase. What will he do next?
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January 9, 2014
Mr. Castro Goes to Washington
The inside account of a rising congressman’s freshman year in office.
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January 9, 2014
Steve Stockman, Bitcoin Player
The Senate hopeful raises dough the Bitcoin way.
Politics & Policy
October 31, 2013
David Barton to Challenge John Cornyn?
The evangelical leader's candidacy would be enough to cause major heartburn among the GOP establishment in Texas.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Kay Bailey Hutchison’s Valedictory Speech
After 18 years in office, the first and only female senator from Texas says goodbye.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Cable News Networks Snub Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz's prime-time speech to the Republican National Convention Tuesday night was not carried by the three major cable news networks.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Hutchison: “Governors Don’t Make the Best Presidents”
During an exit interview with NBC's Chuck Todd, Kay Bailey Hutchison talked about Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, and "RINOs"—Republicans in Name Only.
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January 21, 2013
¿Dewhurst Habla Español Mas Mejor Que Cruz?
UPDATE: The Lite Guv says he never really "challenged" Ted Cruz to debate en español, but the Senate candidates are now scheduled to spar in English twice.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Five Things to Know About the Senate Runoff
In the battle to replace Kay Bailey Hutchison, David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz will go right at each other—emphasis on "right"—on July 31.
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January 21, 2013
Both Dewhurst and Craig James Release Rick Perry-Themed Campaign Ads
But only one of them has the advantage of Rick Perry's actual participation.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Who Wants To Be a Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate?
Or rather, who wants to lose to the eventual Republican nominee? Former state legislator Paul Sadler fills the hole left by retired general Ricardo Sanchez.
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January 21, 2013
What the Media Really Thinks About Craig James’ Senate Candidacy
The former SMU star and longtime ESPN analyst officially announced his intent to run on Monday, but the media's been discussing it for a week.
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January 21, 2013
Craig James Reportedly Riding Into U.S. Senate Race
The Dallas Morning News reported that the ESPN announcer and former SMU star will file for candidacy by Thursday.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ted Cruz’s Excellent Adventure
Will a tea party darling be the state’s first Hispanic senator?
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
The Paul Sadler Interview
As the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate prepares for his final debate against Ted Cruz, he discusses why he thinks he can win, the state of the Democratic party, and what the word "troll" really means.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
The Kay Place
Kay Bailey Hutchison, the state’s senior senator and the first woman from Texas to hold that office, opens up about the changes in her party, why she decided to retire, and the governor’s race that got away.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
A Q&A With Bryan Curtis
The special correspondent on talking to former-football-star-turned-politician Craig James, understanding the “Real Street” rhetoric, and making predictions about sports.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Hail Mary
Craig James—former star football player, onetime ESPN commentator, eternal antagonist of Texas Tech fans everywhere—is polling at about 4 percent in this year's Senate race. Does he really want your vote? Or just your sympathy?
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
You’re Rick Noriega. Do You Approve This Message?
Since the Republicans took over Texas, every plausible Democratic candidate for high statewide office has been the subject of an obligatory profile in Texas Monthly. Here’s yours—only it’s a bit different. It’s a memo containing loads of free advice—the kind you can afford—on how you can beat John Cornyn.
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January 13, 2012
The Empower Texans U.S. Senate debate: no clear winner
Tom Leppert’s pitch was that when he became the mayor of Dallas, the biggest problem was crime, and he brought it down by 31%. “I’ve been there, I’ve done it.” Good talking point, but not what is uppermost in the minds of primary voters. Craig James kept saying that he
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April 30, 2002
Giant
Master of the Senate, Robert Caro's third volume on the life of Lyndon Johnson, is an exhaustive study of power, persuasion, and private parts.
Politics & Policy
May 31, 1996
Truckin’
On the road with Victor Morales, the schoolteacher turned U.S. Senate candidate who is out to prove he’s not running on empty.