Senate Runoff

Politics

Cruz Bests Dewhurst in Republican Senate Runoff

Wells Dunbar, Texas Standard

The Associated Press has called the U.S. Senate Republican runoff for former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz over Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst.Cruz…
Politics

Runoff's Storyline Doesn't Begin and End With Ideology

Ross Ramsey | Texas Tribune

The pundits have this one all wrong.Their persistent and ubiquitous storyline is that the Tea Party and the politicians who've embraced it are beating…
Politics

Dewhurst Dismisses Unfavorable Poll at Chick-fil-A

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst crossed the Chick-fil-A parking lot in Austin on Monday morning holding one of the fast food chain’s signature white paper bags.…
Austin

AM Update: Leppert Endorses Dewhurst, Governor's Mansion Re-Opens, 'Linsanity' Returns to Houston

Margaret Nicklas

Leppert Endorses Dewhurst Following DebateFormer Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert endorsed Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst after last night's debate between Dewhurst and…