Politics & Policy
December 12, 2019
Bull Session: Ted Cruz and Louie Gohmert Bring Comedy and Tragedy to Impeachment
Plus, Dan Crenshaw goes full-on Krusty the Clown, and a new Bush has entered the game.
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Sports
October 7, 2019
Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke Are Both Pretty Disgusted About the NBA Pandering to China
Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweeted support for protesters in Hong Kong, and all hell broke loose—in ways that even united the two rivals.
Politics & Policy
September 27, 2019
The Texas Politicians Who Have Rallied to Trump’s Defense, From the Gutsy to the Gutless
Impeachment is serious business. And so is the political calculating that goes into how to respond.
Politics & Policy
September 13, 2019
The Six Texas Politicians Addicted to Twitter—For Better or Worse
A decidedly unscientific appraisal of why the hell they bother.
The National Podcast of Texas
September 9, 2019
Ted Cruz Talks Gun Control, Political Civility, Alex Jones, and President Trump’s Tweets
This week on the National Podcast of Texas, a freewheeling conversation with Texas’s junior senator.
Politics & Policy
July 12, 2019
Even Trump Wouldn’t Follow Advice from Ted Cruz and Chip Roy to Ignore the Supreme Court
Congressman Roy and Senator Cruz urged Trump to print the census with a citizenship question despite a Supreme Court ruling. That would’ve been a dangerous precedent.
Politics & Policy
May 31, 2019
Now We Know What the Venn Diagram of Ted Cruz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Looks Like
Ted Cruz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez both want to stop members of Congress from going on to become lobbyists.
The Texanist
April 7, 2019
The Texanist: Can My California-Born Wife Call Herself a Native Texan?
An Austin man argues that his spouse’s impressive Texas ancestry should count for something.
Politics & Policy
March 15, 2019
Joaquin Castro “All But Certain” to Challenge John Cornyn for U.S. Senate, Source Says
A Joaquin Castro candidacy instantly makes next year's Senate race competitive, observers say.
Politics & Policy
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.
Politics & Policy
January 25, 2019
Why Aren’t Texas Politicians Standing Up for Texas Landowners?
That viral video of a Colorado senator berating Ted Cruz makes one wonder if there’s a double standard at work.
Politics & Policy
December 31, 2018
A Farewell to Legendary Texas Political Reporter R. G. Ratcliffe
After more than four decades as one of the state's top political reporters, Ratcliffe has decided to retire from 'Texas Monthly.'
Politics & Policy
December 14, 2018
How Long Does Ted Cruz’s Beard Have to Grow Before He Is Beloved by All People?
An unscientific, untrimmed analysis of the phenomenon of Ted Cruz Beard Thirst.
Politics & Policy
November 26, 2018
Beto O’Rourke Sidesteps Presidential Question, Harshly Criticizes Trump Border Policies
In his first town hall since narrowly losing his election, O'Rourke shows he may not be ready to leave public arena.
Politics & Policy
November 26, 2018
Straight Ticket Voting Says Farewell to Texas in a Big Way
Governor Greg Abbott signed a law that gets rid of straight-ticket balloting and this was its last election.
Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz
November 9, 2018
‘Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz’ on 36 Hours in El Paso
Beto O’Rourke won’t be the next Texas senator. Here’s what happened in the final 36 hours.
Politics & Policy
November 7, 2018
Photos from the Ted Cruz Election Night Watch Party
At Houston's Post Oak Hilton on election night, supporters gathered to cheer and celebrate their candidate.
Politics & Policy
November 7, 2018
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.
Politics & Policy
November 6, 2018
Ted Cruz Wins a Second Term in Closely Fought Race
A spirited campaign by opponent Beto O’Rourke made the race a national obsession.
Politics & Policy
November 6, 2018
2018 Texas Midterm Elections: The Latest
We updated this post throughout election night to bring you timely news and analysis as results rolled in.
Politics & Policy
November 6, 2018
What to Look For in 2018 Midterm Election Results
How to interpret results as they come in—and not hyperventilate in the process.
Politics & Policy
November 5, 2018
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.
Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz
November 5, 2018
Eric Benson: “There’s Cruz’s Texas and Beto’s Texas. They’re Fighting Over Very Few People.”
On our latest podcast, we talk to the host of 'Texas Monthly' and Pineapple Street Media’s 'Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz' about the Senate race’s home stretch and what it all might mean come Wednesday morning."
Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz
November 5, 2018
‘Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz’ on the Caravan and the Blue Wave
On the eve of the election, Eric Benson examines the effects of early voting and the possibility of a number of Democratic victories come Tuesday.
Politics & Policy
October 31, 2018
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.
Politics & Policy
October 31, 2018
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.
Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz
October 26, 2018
‘Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz’ and the Nonvoting State
In Episode 3, we travel to the Rio Grande Valley, where voter turnout is historically low.
Politics & Policy
October 24, 2018
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.
Politics & Policy
October 23, 2018
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.
Politics & Policy
October 22, 2018
Ted Cruz Should Expect to Be a Prop for President Trump in Houston
The president's rallies for Republican candidates are more often about him than about the candidates he’s endorsing.
Politics & Policy
October 22, 2018
Beto O’Rourke May Not Win the Election, But His Supporters Are Winning the Internet
A slew of inventive—and humorous—political videos are emerging in the closing days of this year's election.
Politics & Policy
October 19, 2018
Election 2018: This Year’s Races to Watch
Early voting in Texas for this year’s midterms begins Monday; these are some of the races in Texas generating the most buzz.
Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz
October 19, 2018
‘Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz’ and the History of Democrats in Texas
In the second episode of the 2018 Senate race podcast, we explore how Texas turned red.
Politics & Policy
October 16, 2018
A More Aggressive Beto O’Rourke Takes on Ted Cruz in Second Debate
Despite repeated attacks, Cruz never appeared cornered or defensive.
Politics & Policy
October 15, 2018
Forget the Polls — What Are the Betting Odds on Beto O’Rourke Versus Ted Cruz?
Let’s see where people are putting their money.
Politics & Policy
October 15, 2018
Libertarian Candidate Files Federal Complaint Against Beto O’Rourke and CNN
Candidate Neal Dikeman alleges that planned hour-long town hall in McAllen amounts to a massive in-kind donation to the Democrat.
Politics & Policy
October 12, 2018
Beto O’Rourke Shatters Campaign Records by Raising $38.1 Million
His final quarterly fundraising report of the election season is a new high for all U.S. Senate races in the country.
Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz
October 12, 2018
Announcing ‘Underdog,’ an Inside Look at the U.S. Senate Race Between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke
Can O’Rourke change the future of Texas politics, or will Beto-mania turn out to be another liberal fantasy? Listen to the first episode of ’Underdog.’
Politics & Policy
October 11, 2018
Is Beto O’Rourke a Dead Politician Walking? Or Are the Polls Missing a Democratic Wave?
A new Quinnipiac University poll indicates Republican Senator Ted Cruz will easily defeat Democrat Beto O’Rourke. But could that poll and several others be wrong?
Politics & Policy
October 8, 2018
Richard Linklater Political Ad Pokes Fun at Ted Cruz
The video ad reminds viewers of Donald Trump’s Ted Cruz insults and of Cruz failing to act ’Texas Tough.’
Politics & Policy
October 5, 2018
Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke Fight It Out With Social Media Ads
O’Rourke has spent more on social media advertising than any politician in America this year—other than President Trump.
Politics & Policy
October 4, 2018
Donald Trump Jr. Comes to Texas to Stump for Dad’s Old Rival Ted Cruz
The president's son tell supporters that Cruz and his father have patched things up since the contentious 2016 presidential campaign.
Politics & Policy
October 3, 2018
Ted Cruz and John Cornyn’s Stances on Brett Kavanaugh Confirm Their Allegiances to the Old Boys’ Club
Of course it wasn’t any wonder that our Texas senators couldn’t find it in their hearts or minds to consider Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s version of events.
The Texanist
September 22, 2018
The Texanist: What’s the Deal With This Willie Nelson Boycott?
A California man wonders why people are angry at everyone's favorite Texas country artist
Politics & Policy
September 22, 2018
Cruz and O’Rourke Confident in First Debate, But Was There a Clear Winner?
The two candidates for U.S. Senate engage in a contentious discussion on a variety of policy issues.
Politics & Policy
September 20, 2018
What to Look For in Friday’s First Debate Between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke
Two politicians not known for brevity will face off at 6 p.m on statewide television.
Politics & Policy
September 20, 2018
Navigating the Disparate Results of Political Polls—A How-to Guide
Polling methodology and assumptions can create voter confusion over which political poll to trust.
Politics & Policy
September 19, 2018
The Texas Hispanic Vote Is No Guarantee for Democrats. Here’s Why.
Two setbacks in state politics this week suggest Democrats should not take this bloc for granted.
Politics & Policy
September 18, 2018
Ted Cruz Takes a Nine-Point Lead Over Beto O’Rourke in New Poll
Undecided voters finally developed an opinion of O’Rourke—and it is unfavorable.
Politics & Policy
September 18, 2018
These Are The Rural Texas Voters Enthusiastically Supporting Ted Cruz
Despite a sense of Beto-mania in other parts of the state, voters in rural Gonzales, where the Texas Revolution began, enthusiastically cheer the incumbent.