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Ted Cruz at a debate podium

What to Look For in Friday’s First Debate Between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke

By R.G. Ratcliffe

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Voting signs in Texas

Navigating the Disparate Results of Political Polls—A How-to Guide

By R.G. Ratcliffe

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Texas gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez gets a hug from Zachary DeNobrega of Sugarland after the general session at the Texas Democratic Convention Friday, June 22, 2018, in Fort Worth.

The Texas Hispanic Vote Is No Guarantee for Democrats. Here’s Why.

By Carlos Sanchez

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Republican Pete Flores, second from left, talks to supporters as Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, left, and Republican State Chairman James Dickey, second from right, high-five after Flores defeated Democrat Pete Gallego in a runoff election Sept. 18, 2018, in San Antonio.

The Texas Democratic Party Has Lost the Ability to Sell Its Brand

By R.G. Ratcliffe

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Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz shakes hands with attendees at a town hall event, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at the South Forty Banquet Hall in Odessa.

Ted Cruz Takes a Nine-Point Lead Over Beto O’Rourke in New Poll

By R.G. Ratcliffe

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Ted Cruz at a rally in Gonzales.

These Are The Rural Texas Voters Enthusiastically Supporting Ted Cruz

By R.G. Ratcliffe

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Are Some Republicans Ready to Abandon Ted Cruz for Beto O’Rourke?

By R.G. Ratcliffe

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) leaves the Senate Chamber following early morning votes at the U.S. Capitol February 9, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Some People Think Ted Cruz Is a Jerk. Is It Enough to Make Him Lose?

By R.G. Ratcliffe

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Lupe Valdez and Beto O'Rourke raise their hands as they are cheered at the end of the general session at the Texas Democratic Convention Friday, June 22, 2018, in Fort Worth.

Finally, Democrats Lead in a Texas Poll, But It May Not Matter

By Carlos Sanchez

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Beto O’Rourke Is the National Democrat of Texas, But Will That Help Him Win?

By R.G. Ratcliffe

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Then Republican presidential candidates (L-R) Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) participate in the Fox Business Network Republican presidential debate on January 14, 2016 in North Charleston, South Carolina.

A Billboard With Trump’s Meanest Tweet About Ted Cruz Is Going Up in Texas

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Campaign volunteers Geralyn Johnson of Bullard, left, and Rose Assad of Flint, right, hold paper cut-outs of the face of Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, at the doors of St. Louis Baptist Church in Tyler, where O'Rourke made a campaign stop to speak with voters on Monday Aug. 13, 2018.

Beto O’Rourke Faces New Political Perils As Launch of Fall Campaign Begins

By R.G. Ratcliffe and Carlos Sanchez