Dennis Bonnen Claims the Texas House Speakership
The Angleton Republican says he has 109 commitments when 76 are needed to elect him to the leadership post.
Articles by R.G. Ratcliffe
Beto O’Rourke Lost the Battle But Won the War
Ted Cruz won the Senate election, but he had no coattails. Some takeaways from election night.
Ted Cruz Wins a Second Term in Closely Fought Race
A spirited campaign by opponent Beto O’Rourke made the race a national obsession.
What to Look For in 2018 Midterm Election Results
How to interpret results as they come in—and not hyperventilate in the process.
The Latest Washington Spin on the Ted Cruz-Beto O’Rourke Race Is Just Wrong
Texas voter turnout is the highest in a midterm election precisely because O’Rourke stayed left.
Texas Republicans Appear to be Losing the Youth Vote to Democrats
The GOP enjoyed the strong support of young Texans in the 2000s, but that appears to be changing.
Birthright Citizenship Is Not a New Fight in Texas
The Texas Legislature refused to consider ending birthright citizenship in 2009. Now President Trump wants to do it by fiat.
What Does a Texas Millionaire Do When He Loses Political Races in His State? He Spends in Montana
Midland oilman Tim Dunn is best known for financing Empower Texans, but now he is putting $2.5 million into defeating Montana Democratic U.S. Senator John Tester.
Partisan Primary Voters Cast 70 Percent of the Ballots on the First Day of Early Voting
One in five voters on the first day have no voting history and are wild cards in the Senate race.
Donald Trump and Fellow Republicans Highlight America’s Divisions at Houston Rally
The Republican rally for Ted Cruz was a display of us-against-ourselves politics.
