Faith and Fury: Texas Senate Rivals Offer Contrasting Visions

Faith and fury: Texas Senate rivals offer contrasting visions

Democrat James Talarico, a 37-year-old former teacher and aspiring Presbyterian minister, faces Republican Ken Paxton, a 63-year-old political survivor whose loyalty to President Donald Trump has helped him overcome years of scandal. Their contest on November 3 has become unexpectedly competitive in a state where no Democrat has won statewide office since 1994, presenting voters with two sharply contrasting political figures. James Talarico: 'Po…

Ted Cruz Tries to Push Ken Paxton Across the Finish Line

“Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is not up for election this year, but he is campaigning across his home state as though he is,” the Washington Post reports. ”Rather than pitching himself, Cruz is making a spirited case for the Republican Senate bid of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cruz, a conservative firebrand, is trying to […]

In Texas Senate race, Ted Cruz tries to push Ken Paxton across the finish line

The Republican senator isn’t on the ballot, but he’s campaigning like it as the GOP’s nominee to join him in the chamber tries to fend off James Talarico.