Elections

Ted Cruz Now Running Against Beto O’Rourke’s Viral NFL Comments

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Republican incumbent Cruz effectively promised to stand for the national anthem as polls suggest a tightening race in traditionally deep-red Texas.

Gideon Resnick
Gideon Resnick 

Political Reporter

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Gideon Resnick

Gideon Resnick

Political Reporter

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