R.G. Ratcliffe

Oct 5, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

O’Rourke has spent more on social media advertising than any politician in America this year—other than President Trump.

Oct 3, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Republicans are taunting the news media to treat O’Rourke’s DWI with the same vigor as the allegations against the U.S. Supreme Court nominee.

Sep 29, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

In their only debate, Valdez was often the aggressor, but could not force any Abbott errors.

Sep 28, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Trailing badly, this may be Valdez’s best shot at changing the dynamics in her challenge to Republican Governor Abbott.

Sep 27, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

With sexual-misconduct scandals swirling, from Brett Kavanaugh to Charles Schwertner, how politicians talk about them could bite them at the polls.

Sep 22, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

The two candidates for U.S. Senate engage in a contentious discussion on a variety of policy issues.

Sep 20, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Two politicians not known for brevity will face off at 6 p.m on statewide television.

Sep 20, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Polling methodology and assumptions can create voter confusion over which political poll to trust.

Sep 19, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

In a stunning upset, Republican Pete Flores defeated Democrat Pete Gallego in a district Hillary Clinton won in 2016.

Sep 18, 2018 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Undecided voters finally developed an opinion of O’Rourke—and it is unfavorable.