Julián Castro raised $3.5 million in third quarter, but his cash on hand dipped to less than $700,000
The former San Antonio mayor was vastly out-raised by the Democratic frontrunners. Full Story
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Beto O’Rourke goes after Warren, spars with Buttigieg as he and Julián Castro fight for political survival
The two Texans vying for the Democratic presidential nomination initially got little attention during Tuesday’s debate before taking on opponents over taxes and gun control. Full Story
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Key goal for Texans Julián Castro and Beto O'Rourke in Tuesday's debate: Make the next one
If the two candidates don't show improvement in the polls, they won't make it to the November debate stage. Full Story
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After raising $4.5 million in third quarter, O'Rourke says he needs to "break through" now more than ever
The Democratic presidential candidate improved on his second-quarter haul but remains in the lower third of candidates who've released their latest numbers so far. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke says religious institutions should lose tax-exempt status if they oppose gay marriage
The Democratic presidential candidate gave an unequivocal answer Thursday night during a CNN town hall on LGBTQ rights, drawing intense criticism from Republicans and religious groups. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke plans rally to counter Donald Trump's visit to Dallas
It'll be the second time this year that the two have held dueling rallies in Texas. Full Story
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Elizabeth Warren hires Texas state director
The Democratic presidential hopeful is the first non-Texan candidate to announce a hire in the state. Full Story
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Analysis: Two more months of musical chairs for Texans seeking office in 2020
If you're not satisfied with the lineups for races in the 2020 elections, rest easy: Candidates have two months to file, to change their minds, to change races and to see new opportunities. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke calls for Donald Trump's resignation
The Democratic presidential candidate spoke at TribFest about his assault weapon buyback proposal, his presidential prospects and the Democrats' impeachment push. Full Story
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Julián Castro warns supporters it'll be "the end of my campaign" if he doesn't qualify for November debate
The Democratic presidential candidate needs to improve his standing in the polls to make the stage. Full Story
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The 2019 Texas Tribune Festival starts today. Here's what you need to know.
The ninth annual Texas Tribune Festival couldn't be happening at a more newsworthy time. This year's event features House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, a slate of presidential candidates and more. Full Story
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Watch Beto O'Rourke speak at the 2019 Texas Tribune Festival
Beto O'Rourke, the former congressman from El Paso, talked with MSNBC Washington Correspondent Garrett Haake about his race for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas gun laws might not change, but the conversation is evolving
Repeated mass shootings can change officials' minds about their policy stances. After recent massacres, Texas politicians and officeholders are talking about guns in new ways. Full Story
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O'Rourke's plan to legalize marijuana includes clemency for possession sentences and grants for those who already served time
For his latest policy proposal, the Democratic presidential candidate returns to a cause he has championed since his days on the El Paso City Council. Full Story
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Donald Trump calls Beto O’Rourke “dummy” over assault-weapon buyback proposal
In a tweet Wednesday morning, the president said presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke is making it harder to make a deal regarding gun control. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke's call for mandatory buyback of assault weapons roils Texas politics
The Democratic presidential candidate's proposal has upended the gun debate nationwide, but perhaps nowhere more dramatically than in Texas. It's here that both parties are facing internal divisions as they work to respond to recent shootings in El Paso and Odessa. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke looks to reactivate suburban strength in Texas
After falling to third in recent Texas polls, the Democratic presidential candidates barnstorms the suburbs that help tell the story of his breakthrough 2018 U.S. Senate campaign. Full Story
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Texas Republican lawmaker to Beto O'Rourke: "My AR is ready for you"
State Rep. Briscoe Cain's tweet was taken as a death threat against a presidential candidate from a state that recently experienced two mass shootings. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke gets debate moment: "Hell yes, we're going to take your" assault weapons
The Democratic presidential candidate offered an unapologetic defense of his proposal to mandate buybacks of assault weapons. Full Story
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How to watch the third 2020 Democratic debate in Houston
ABC News and Univision will be broadcasting the debate with Beto O’Rourke, Julián Castro and eight other qualifying presidential candidates in Texas on Thursday. Full Story
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