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Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto O’Rourke’s campaign, defends his strategy

Allred has run a more traditional campaign in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, focusing on targeted ads and moderate policy.

The Texas Tribune

Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats

Allred’s sharp divergence from Beto O’Rourke’s more active campaign style has stirred dissent among some Democrats. His allies say it’s working.

The Texas Tribune

Veronica Escobar’s role with the presidential campaign offers exciting and sometimes uneasy spotlight

The El Paso Democrat has defended the Biden and Harris campaign through its best — and worst — moments

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Harris shrinks Trump's lead in Texas

The poll is among the first to measure where things stand in Texas since President Joe Biden dropped his bid

Salon

Harris shrinks Trump’s lead in Texas, Allred within striking distance of Cruz, poll finds

The poll is among the first to measure where things stand in Texas since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid last month.

The Texas Tribune

Does Democratic VP candidate Walz swear too damn much?

During a campaign event with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Michigan on Aug. 8, Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, used the word “damn” four times during his brief remarks, including in two sentences in a row:

The Conversation

Texas is the latest state where Kamala Harris is closing the gap on Donald Trump, new poll shows

Another poll from this week revealed the vice president is now just 5 percentage points behind the Republican in his home state of Florida.

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In purple Williamson County, presidential politics casts pall over voters

After an assassination attempt against Trump and growing divisions among national Democrats, Williamson County voters mull the November election.

The Texas Tribune

Ted Cruz warns Texas Republicans that his reelection is not in the bag

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz told Texas delegates he thinks President Joe Biden will withdraw, offering Democrats a chance to energize their voters.

The Texas Tribune

Here’s how much Ted Cruz and Colin Allred have raised in their U.S. Senate race

Current fundraising figures show that the Senate candidates have fundraised a combined $81.2 million.

The Texas Tribune

Allred outraises Cruz in latest quarter, but Cruz has more cash on hand

Cruz now has a cash advantage, with $12.1 million cash on hand compared to Allred’s $10.4 million.

The Texas Tribune

New Texas Democratic group hopes to pump millions into neglected party infrastructure

The new outfit is hoping that its long-term plan will eventually help Democrats become more competitive in statewide races.

The Texas Tribune

After overlooking O’Rourke, national Democrats show early confidence in Allred

Six years after Beto O’Rourke nearly toppled Ted Cruz, Democrats outside Texas are expressing confidence in Colin Allred’s 2024 challenge.

The Texas Tribune

TX GOP amendment prevents Dems winning

Amendment approved by GOP convention voters would effectively end Democrats’ chances of winning statewide office

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Proposed Texas GOP platform calls for the Bible in schools, electoral changes that would lock Democrats out of statewide office

The platform was voted on Saturday, with tallies expected next week. Other planks call abortion homicide and gender-transition care “child abuse.”

Roll Call

Are these streaks made to be broken? - Roll Call

Statewide races in Maryland, Michigan, Texas and Washington could be competitive this year after long streaks of one-party dominance.

The Texas Tribune

Colin Allred’s fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses O’Rourke’s early 2018 pace

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign this quarter, surpassing Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 first quarter sum of $6.7 million.

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U.S. Rep. Colin Allred wins Democratic primary to face Sen. Ted Cruz in November

Allred bested state Sen. Roland Gutierrez in a crowded pool of Democrats.

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Michigan primary a test for Biden as key voters turn away over Gaza war

Biden faces campaign by anti-war activists to abandon him, while Trump faces local leaders embroiled in a factional dispute

Latin Times

Biden Administration Threatens Texas With Legal Action to Stop State From Blocking Border Area

National Guard soldiers commandeered a section of the southern border. The Department of Homeland Security said it will refer the issue to the DoJ

The Texas Tribune

New George Soros-backed, Democratic PAC aims to turn Texas blue

The group is “helping to build party infrastructure at the regional level, because the various regions of our state are distinct and therefore require different strategies,” a PAC official said.

Latin Times

What Did Texas Governor Greg Abbott Say About Shooting Migrants?

Abbott's phrases echo of those made by Donald Trump eight years ago, just before the Iowa caucus

Texas Observer

Cruzin’ for a Bruisin: Can Anyone Defeat Ted?

The junior senator podcasts more than he legislates.But history suggests Texans will give Ted Cruz six more years to talk.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court declines to revive billionaire’s defamation lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke

Kelcy Warren, a Dallas pipeline billionaire, sued O’Rourke in early 2022, saying the Democrat defamed him with critical comments about his company’s windfall profits after the Texas energy-grid collapse in February 2021.

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Beto O'Rourke Fights for Women's Rights Amid Texas Abortion Crisis

Former Democratic Representative Beto O'Rourke discusses the current political climate in Texas, the importance of voter registration, and the threat to wo...

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