Cruz Presses for Release of Tape of Trump Talking Immigration
Ted Cruz is pressing for the release of a tape that reportedly captures Donald Trump saying he is not as opposed to illegal immigration as he claims to be. Full Story
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Patrick Svitek
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Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. Patrick graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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In the South, Cruz Targets Rubio, Trump on Guns
As many Southern states prepare to vote, Ted Cruz is opening a new front in his battle against Marco Rubio and Donald Trump, zeroing on an issue near and dear to many in the South: the Second Amendment. Full Story
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Rubio Adds Support Ahead of Texas Primary
With a day until the Texas primary, Marco Rubio's presidential campaign is unveiling new support in the state. Full Story
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In Push to Super Tuesday, Cruz Fights Trump Momentum
Ted Cruz is making his most comprehensive and explicit case yet against Donald Trump, hoping to slow the billionaire's momentum before the high-stakes Super Tuesday contests. Full Story
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It's Heidi Cruz — Not Ted — Leading Final Push in Texas
With the Texas primary looming, Heidi Cruz is playing a central role in her husband's efforts to shore up his support at home, an undertaking with higher-than-expected stakes. Full Story
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Pressing Donald Trump for Tax Info, Ted Cruz Releases His Own
Ted Cruz released new information about his personal income taxes on Saturday in a bid to ratchet up pressure on Donald Trump to do the same. Full Story
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Pro-Cruz Super PACs Make Late Push Ahead of Super Tuesday
The main super PACs supporting Ted Cruz are making a late push to give him a boost before of Super Tuesday, launching a multimillion-dollar ad buy aimed at the mostly Southern states that are set to vote March 1. Full Story
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Rubio Eviscerates "Con Artist" Donald Trump
In Dallas, Marco Rubio on Friday unleashed a full-frontal assault against Donald Trump, blasting him as a "con artist" who is hijacking the conservative movement and mercilessly mocking Trump's alpha-male status. Full Story
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Cruz and Rubio Vie for Anti-Trump Mantle
Billionaire Donald Trump is on a roll to the Republican presidential nomination, and his two closest competitors showed they know it as they aggressively moved to slow his momentum here Thursday night. Full Story
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After Jeb Bush Exits, His Super PAC Cancels Ad Buys
Also, Heidi Cruz hits the campaign trail for her husband and Hillary Clinton ramps up her advertising game in Texas. Full Story
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