As he feels out a possible presidential bid, Ted Cruz has made border security and immigration his calling cards. But Texas’ first Hispanic U.S. senator has only made three trips to border since taking office.
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In New Hampshire, Perry Says War Must Be “Last Resort”
Kicking off a two-day blitz in New Hampshire, former Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday morning offered a key caveat to his increasing outspokenness on foreign policy, cautioning that the United States’ first response to global conflict should not be war.
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Rand Paul Set to Open Austin Office Ahead of Likely 2016 Campaign
Likely 2016 presidential candidate Rand Paul is scheduled to open his Austin office Monday.
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Cruz Spokeswoman Heads to Houston for Likely Presidential Campaign
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s public face to Capitol Hill, press secretary Catherine Frazier, is heading home to Houston to join his political operation.
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Cruz Shot at Clinton Greeted With Grumbles
Speaking to a firefighters group on Tuesday gave U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz a chance to show how he might expand his following beyond a passionate conservative base in a general election. The reception he got was chilly.
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George P. Bush to Help Raise Cash for Dad’s Super PAC
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is stepping up to help raise money for a super PAC supporting his dad’s likely 2016 presidential campaign.
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With New Iowa Approach, Perry Looks to Flip Script
If you listen to the early speculation about the 2016 presidential race, you won’t hear Rick Perry’s name mentioned much among national analysts. But Perry is taking on a strategy in Iowa that has proved successful in recent Republican contests.
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Perry, Cruz to Face Questions in Iowa Over Fuel Standard Opposition
When they attend the Iowa Ag Summit on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and former Gov. Rick Perry will almost certainly be asked about their criticism of the Renewable Fuel Standard, an issue that packs a political punch in the Hawkeye State.
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Jeb Bush Picks Up Major East Texas Fundraiser
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush just picked up a serious GOP fundraiser in East Texas. Gaylord Hughey Jr., the top GOP bundler of East Texas, said in an interview with the Tribune that he is backing Bush, should he follow through on a presidential run.
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Ahead of Netanyahu Speech, Cruz Weighs In
During an event that had an unmistakable political charge, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz spoke Monday about how a nuclear Iran presents an existential threat to Israel.