Beto O'Rourke's 2020 focus: flipping the Texas House
The former Democratic presidential candidate elaborated on his 2020 political plans while campaigning Tuesday with a state House candidate in Katy. Full Story
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![Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke takes the stage for the start of the 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential debate in Houston on Sept. 12, 2019.]()
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee endorses MJ Hegar in crowded U.S. Senate primary
Hegar, the Air Force helicopter pilot and 2018 congressional candidate, is among 12 Democrats competing to take on Texas' senior senator, Republican John Cornyn. Full Story
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After uncertain filing period, Democratic U.S. Senate candidates seek to "get down to business"
A crowd of 12 Democrats are jockeying in a wide-open primary to take on Texas' senior Republican senator, John Cornyn. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke repeats he's not running for Senate despite continued speculation
“Not running for senate,” O’Rourke told The Texas Tribune in a text message Thursday night, saying that nothing has changed regarding that decision. Full Story
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![Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks to the media following a campaign event in Muscatine, Iowa, U.S. March 14, 2019.]()
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Analysis: This U.S. Senate race in Texas isn’t like the last one
Two years ago, nobody knew who Beto O'Rourke was. It turned out not to matter in a race with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. But the current race for Senate is different. Full Story
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Elizabeth Warren expands Texas campaign, naming senior staff
The Democratic presidential candidate now has easily the biggest organization devoted to the state of any primary campaign. Full Story
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![Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, speaks at a town hall held in Austin on Sept. 10, 2019.]()
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Julián Castro missed the cutoff for the November debate. Now what?
His campaign is suggesting that it no longer sees having a national platform as a must. Instead, it’s staking its hopes on a strong finish in Iowa, Nevada and Castro’s home state of Texas. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate Julián Castro speaks at a press conference following a rally in San Antonio after an earlier visit by President Donald Trump, on April 10, 2019.]()
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Castro gets support of nine lawmakers who previously backed O'Rourke as he tries to shore up his campaign
The wave of endorsements comes four days after O'Rourke dropped out of the race — and as Castro searches for a path forward for his cash-strapped campaign. Full Story
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![Katy Tur interviews presidential candidate Julián Castro at The Texas Tribune Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.]()
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Analysis: Beto O’Rourke’s out, but he still casts a shadow on the 2020 Texas elections
Beto O'Rourke's bid for the presidency failed. And he lost his 2018 bid for U.S. Senate. But he upended the status quo in Texas politics in ways that will play out in the 2020 elections. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso and his wife Amy Sanders O'Rourke speaks to the local and national media at UTEP before the start of his final campaign rally before the midterm elections, Monday, November 5, 2018, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre for The Texas Tribune]()
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Democrats don’t have a candidate who would beat Trump in Texas today, poll finds
President Donald Trump would win head-to-head races with the top Democratic candidates right now, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Castro forges forward after 11th-hour fundraising drive, O’Rourke exit
The former U.S. housing secretary may have met a self-imposed deadline to raise $800,000 or end his campaign, but he still has his work cut out for him as the next Democratic debate approaches. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate Julián Castro speaks at the Liberty and Justice Celebration, a Democratic Party fundraising dinner, in Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 1, 2019.]()
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With financial challenges and frustrating polls, Beto O’Rourke’s campaign reaches an abrupt end
The former El Paso congressman's withdrawal from the race for the White House came together relatively quickly with hours to spare before a major Democratic gathering in Iowa. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, stopped in Gainesville at the historic Santa Fe Depot June 9, 2018 to complete his 254 county journey across the state in his campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.]()
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Beto O'Rourke drops out of presidential race
The former El Paso congressman announced the decision Friday. Full Story
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Julián Castro raises $800,000 in 10-day span to stay in presidential race
With the money solidified, Castro’s campaign said it plans on making a push for the November and December Democratic primary debates — a lofty goal for a campaign that has been mired in low single digits in polls. Full Story
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Julián Castro threatens to drop out if he doesn't raise $800,000 by end of month
The Democratic presidential candidate is following in the footsteps of rival Cory Booker, who threatened — successfully — to abandon his campaign last month if he did not raise a certain amount of money in a short period of time. Full Story
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![Democratic Presidential Candidate Julián Castro speaks at a presidential candidate forum in Houston on Aug. 31, 2019. The forum is part of the annual Islamic Society of North America convention.]()
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Donald Trump fans in Dallas say the president just “gets” them
Their support for the president is steeped in two main beliefs: He’s done exactly “what he said he’d do,” and his remarks toward Democrats and people of color matched what they said and believed. Full Story
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Here’s how the top Democratic presidential candidates are faring in the race for Texas donors
Unsurprisingly, Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke are getting more money here than from any other state. But other candidates are playing in Texas, too. Full Story
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Trump said Texas is "not in play" in 2020. But his campaign's activity here this week fuels talk to the contrary.
President Donald Trump insisted Thursday night that Texas will not be competitive next year, but others are not so sure. Full Story
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Unfettered by impeachment inquiry, Trump energizes Dallas crowd as O’Rourke holds counter-rally
Both men also shared their respective spotlights with Texas politicians seeking offices down next year’s ballot. Full Story
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Donald Trump is holding a rally in Dallas tonight. Here's everything you need to know.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is hosting a counter-rally at the same time as the president's event. Full Story
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![Diana Carrizales sports a Make America Great Again beanie while standing in line to get into the rally, in Houston on Oct. 22, 2018.]()
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