Ted Cruz named one of most "vulnerable" senators; Texas race now a toss-up
6 years, 3 months ago

Ted Cruz named one of most "vulnerable" senators; Texas race now a toss-up

Salon  

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has landed on Roll Call's Top 10 Most Vulnerable Senators list, and had his re-election race moved into the “toss-up” column by the Cook Political Report this week. The Cook Political Report also moved Cruz's race into the “toss-up” column. Trump White House budget chief Mick Mulvaney recently admitted that the GOP may be looking at a surprise loss in the Lone Star State and cited Cruz's problematic personality as a major liability. “There’s a very real possibility we will win a race for Senate in Florida and lose a race in Texas for Senate, OK?” he told GOP donors last month.

Campaign Race Texas Senate Republican Democrat Million Ted Cruz Cruz Ted  raised  win  told  race  texas  named  vulnerable  orourke  cruz  campaign  senators  senate  ted  million  tossup

History of this topic

2024 US Elections: Republican Ted Cruz wins Texas for third term in Senate
2 months, 1 week ago

2024 US Elections: Republican Ted Cruz wins Texas for third term in Senate

Live Mint  

2024 US Elections: Ted Cruz, the Republican Senator from Texas, has won reelection, defeating opponent and Democratic candidate representative Colin Allred, to keep his Senate seat for a record third term, according to an AP report. Allred was the Democrats’ latest “try at ending decades of GOP dominance” in Texas amid hotly debated issues like abortion rights and immigration, the …

Ted Cruz holds on to win Texas Senate race
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Ted Cruz holds on to win Texas Senate race

Raw Story  

In the latest high-profile statewide race in Texas, the Senate contest between GOP incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic Dallas-area Congressman Colin Allred has been called for Cruz. Allred, a former NFL star and civil rights attorney, had been running in hopes of becoming the first Democrat to win a statewide election in Texas since 1994 — the single longest all-Republican …

Texas Democrats See Opportunity in Challenging GOP Dominance
2 months, 1 week ago

Texas Democrats See Opportunity in Challenging GOP Dominance

Associated Press  

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred are locked in a fierce battle for control of Texas in the upcoming Senate race. Cruz, seeking a third six-year term, has focused on immigration and policies that support transgender rights, while Allred, a first-term congressman, has presented himself as a moderate choice focused on issues such as abortion rights and …

Who won the Cruz-Allred debate? In Texas’ Senate race, it’s a wash.
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Who won the Cruz-Allred debate? In Texas’ Senate race, it’s a wash.

Slate  

Six years and several political lifetimes ago, Democrats across the country were under the spell of Betomania. “But the million-dollar question is,” he continued, “is there anything Colin Allred can do to close that gap between now and Nov. 5, when our polling shows that 96 percent of Cruz voters and 97 percent of Allred voters are locked in?” The …

Democrats eye Sen. Ted Cruz's seat in Republican-dominated Texas as a possible flip
1 year, 5 months ago

Democrats eye Sen. Ted Cruz's seat in Republican-dominated Texas as a possible flip

NPR  

Democrats eye Sen. Ted Cruz's seat in Republican-dominated Texas as a possible flip Enlarge this image toggle caption Mariam Zuhaib/AP Mariam Zuhaib/AP Democrats are facing a tough U.S. Senate map next year. Enlarge this image toggle caption Tom Fox/AP Tom Fox/AP But Republican strategist Brendan Steinhauser says he thinks that race was a fluke more than it is a sign …

Ted Cruz cut himself $555,000 check from his own campaign after favorable SCOTUS ruling: report
2 years, 2 months ago

Ted Cruz cut himself $555,000 check from his own campaign after favorable SCOTUS ruling: report

Raw Story  

On Monday, Business Insider reported that after Sen. Ted Cruz won a Supreme Court case eliminating a 2002 campaign finance law, he cut himself a $555,000 check from his own campaign, a self-payment that would not have been legal prior to the decision. "However, the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act — championed by the late Republican Sen. John McCain of …

Texas governor’s race surpasses $100M in money raised
2 years, 3 months ago

Texas governor’s race surpasses $100M in money raised

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas governor’s race on Tuesday surpassed $100 million in total money raised this year by Republican Gov. The money race in Texas has been a near draw: O’Rourke, a former El Paso congressman and 2020 presidential candidate, has pulled in more than $57 million since the beginning of the year, according to new numbers released by …

Supreme Court lets Ted Cruz pay himself back money he lent to his campaign – and kick John McCain’s ghost
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court lets Ted Cruz pay himself back money he lent to his campaign – and kick John McCain’s ghost

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Supreme Court released a ruling on a case regarding …

Millions of dollars pour early into Texas governor’s race
2 years, 11 months ago

Millions of dollars pour early into Texas governor’s race

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Money is pouring fast into the Texas governor’s race headlined by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who both reported massive early fundraising hauls Monday that puts the campaign on an accelerated track to become one of the nation’s most expensive in 2022. O’Rourke said he raised $7.2 million in the weeks after entering the …

O’Rourke raises $2M in first day of Texas governor campaign
3 years, 1 month ago

O’Rourke raises $2M in first day of Texas governor campaign

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Democrat Beto O’Rourke said Wednesday he raised more than $2 million after announcing his campaign for Texas governor, showing an ability to still quickly pile up cash after coming off failed runs for the U.S. Senate and presidency. The numbers showed an early burst of enthusiasm for the former El Paso congressman, who in one day raised …

Ted Cruz leads 11 GOP senators to challenge Biden’s win
4 years ago

Ted Cruz leads 11 GOP senators to challenge Biden’s win

Hindustan Times  

A coalition of 11 Republican senators announced Saturday it will challenge the outcome of the presidential election by voting to reject electors from some states when Congress meets next week to certify the Electoral College results that confirmed President-elect Joe Biden won. The 11 senators, led by Ted Cruz of Texas, said they will vote against certain state electors unless …

Democrats’ hopes for capturing a Senate majority fade
4 years, 2 months ago

Democrats’ hopes for capturing a Senate majority fade

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won reelection on Tuesday, but which party will have a majority in 2021 is still an open question. Democrats’ hopes of sweeping to a Senate majority faded as marquee contests stretched into overtime early Wednesday and some of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents remained in contention while the vote counts dragged on. Sen. Mitch McConnell …

In October, SC’s Graham rakes in $1M per day for Senate race
4 years, 2 months ago

In October, SC’s Graham rakes in $1M per day for Senate race

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has continued to rake in campaign cash in the closing days of his bid for a fourth term, raising about $1 million a day for the first two weeks of October. That rate outpaces Graham’s third-quarter haul of $28 million, which his campaign said represented the largest amount ever raised by any Republican …

Lacking magic of Senate run, O’Rourke drops presidential bid
5 years, 2 months ago

Lacking magic of Senate run, O’Rourke drops presidential bid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Beto O’Rourke, the former Texas congressman, announced Friday that he was ending his Democratic presidential campaign, which failed to recapture the enthusiasm, interest and fundraising prowess of his 2018 Senate bid. Addressing supporters in Iowa, O’Rourke said he made the decision “reluctantly” and vowed to stay active in the fight to defeat President Donald Trump. O’Rourke was urged …

O’Rourke plays catch-up to Sanders, Harris in 2020 cash race
5 years, 9 months ago

O’Rourke plays catch-up to Sanders, Harris in 2020 cash race

Associated Press  

A handful of Democratic presidential candidates are touting the amount of money they’ve raised in the first fundraising period of a 2020 primary fight that will last into next spring. Details for the entire field won’t be known until candidates file their required disclosures with the Federal Election Commission by April 15, but here are some takeaways from what the …

Beto O'Rourke, breakout star of the Democratic Party, says he is running for US president
5 years, 10 months ago

Beto O'Rourke, breakout star of the Democratic Party, says he is running for US president

ABC  

Beto O'Rourke, the Texan who gained a national following with his long-shot election battle against US senator Ted Cruz last year, will seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Key points: Beto O'Rourke, from conservative Texas, boasts both local and national support He gained fame during a narrow Senate-race loss to Ted Cruz in the 2018 midterms He is one of …

O’Rourke team begins national staffing talks amid 2020 buzz
5 years, 10 months ago

O’Rourke team begins national staffing talks amid 2020 buzz

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Beto O’Rourke’s advisers have begun speaking to Democratic political strategists about positions in a national campaign as the former Texas congressman promises to announce a decision on a 2020 presidential run soon. The development comes a day after O’Rourke announced he had made a 2020 decision and would let everyone know his plans “soon.” Those close to …

Democrats hold out hope that Beto O'Rourke will run for president in 2020: report
6 years, 1 month ago

Democrats hold out hope that Beto O'Rourke will run for president in 2020: report

Salon  

He may not have beaten Sen. Ted Cruz in the Texas Senate race earlier this month, but Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke is still being discussed as a presidential prospect for 2020. "O’Rourke raised more than $70 million in total in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, mostly from small donors in a race that captured national attention," writes …

Cruz returning to Senate, but O’Rourke’s future less clear
6 years, 2 months ago

Cruz returning to Senate, but O’Rourke’s future less clear

Associated Press  

EL PASO, Texas — Republican Ted Cruz is returning to the Senate, scuffed by a surprisingly close race but still President Donald Trump’s take-no-prisoners defender on the hard right in Texas. O’Rourke grabbed glowing national headlines by visiting all 254 Texas counties and often drawing large crowds — even in fiercely conservative areas other Democrats had long since written off. …

Cruz fends off O’Rourke in Texas Senate race
6 years, 2 months ago

Cruz fends off O’Rourke in Texas Senate race

Associated Press  

EL PASO, Texas — Sen. Ted Cruz fended off a spirited underdog challenge from Democrat Beto O’Rourke to win re-election on Tuesday in a Texas race that once seemed like a cakewalk but needed a late boost from President Donald Trump to help push the incumbent over the top. Cruz began as the prohibitive favorite after his surprisingly successful 2016 …

US midterms: The Senate races you need to watch
6 years, 2 months ago

US midterms: The Senate races you need to watch

Al Jazeera  

In November, 35 Senate seats are up for grabs as Democrats hope to take back a majority in Congress. For Democrats, taking back the Senate would allow them to block Trump’s Supreme Court nominations, disrupt his immigration agenda and stymy efforts to dismantle the Obama-era Affordable Care Act. With Tennessee going to Trump by 26 points in 2016 and the …

Donald Trump's words mattered in a week in which bombs were sent to Democrats, CNN
6 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump's words mattered in a week in which bombs were sent to Democrats, CNN

ABC  

What is nationalism? According to Merriam-Webster, it's "loyalty and devotion to a nation", and especially, "a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others...". Patriotism, Merriam-Webster goes on, is similar, "but it does not necessarily imply an attitude of superiority". Examples of nationalism in a sentence: "The war was caused by nationalism and greed." "Nazism's almost epic nationalism …

O’Rourke raises record $38M, triples Cruz amid sagging polls
6 years, 3 months ago

O’Rourke raises record $38M, triples Cruz amid sagging polls

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Democrat Beto O’Rourke said Friday that he raised more than $38.1 million for his Texas Senate campaign in the last three months, a record haul that more than triples rival Ted Cruz’s total despite recent polls showing a widening lead for the Republican incumbent. “This is a historic campaign of people: all people, all the time, everywhere, …

Despite everyman image, O’Rourke is even wealthier than Cruz
6 years, 3 months ago

Despite everyman image, O’Rourke is even wealthier than Cruz

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — With an unassuming air and a black Toyota Tundra he says was “the first new vehicle I’ve ever purchased,” Beto O’Rourke has campaigned thousands of miles across Texas and risen to national prominence on a workaday image that aligns with his politics, but not his personal finances. A graduate of a posh Virginia boarding school, O’Rourke and …

Five most cringeworthy moments of Ted Cruz's maybe-doomed Senate campaign
6 years, 3 months ago

Five most cringeworthy moments of Ted Cruz's maybe-doomed Senate campaign

Salon  

Offering some midterm analysis during a Sept. 17 appearance on Charles Ellison’s radio program, “Reality Check,” on WURD, Dr. G.S. In response, Cruz has been resorting to some incredibly silly attacks — for example, claiming that O’Rourke wants to ban barbecue in Texas, or attacking him for having once played in a punk band. After members of People for the …

Midterm elections: 100 days until vote, Trump fears Democratic surge
6 years, 5 months ago

Midterm elections: 100 days until vote, Trump fears Democratic surge

CNN  

Washington CNN — Voters are now 100 days away from delivering their verdict on President Donald Trump’s first two years in office, and while the political landscape could shift dramatically in three months, right now, the wind is at Democrats’ backs. It shouldn’t have been this close.” Democrats have also won on the local level, too, using special elections to …

Ted Cruz picks a Twitter fight with Stephen King but won't debate Beto O'Rourke
6 years, 6 months ago

Ted Cruz picks a Twitter fight with Stephen King but won't debate Beto O'Rourke

Salon  

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, may claim to be hard-pressed to find the time to debate his Democratic opponent, Rep. Beto O'Rourke, ahead of the midterm election, but he apparently has plenty of time to waste on a war of words with popular horror novelist Stephen King. While Cruz's back and forth with King may seem like a harmless diversion, it …

Discover Related