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Colin Allred
November 12, 2024
Sam Russek
The Real Reason Texas Isn’t Turning Blue
Every few years, we’re told that Democrats are about to break through in the red state. Here’s why they continue to lose.
November 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The South Will Send Its First Openly LGBTQ Politician to Congress
Julie Johnson has been elected to the House of Representatives.
October 16, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Colin Allred Torches Ted Cruz for Jan. 6 Response in Heated Debate
Allred slammed Cruz for talking tough but acting like a coward.
October 16, 2024
Paige Oamek
Ted Cruz Desperately Dodges Major Abortion Question in Allred Debate
Ted Cruz refused to answer a key question in his Texas Senate debate against Democratic challenger Colin Allred.
October 16, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Ted Cruz Exposed as a Scammer in Embarrassing Debate Smackdown
Colin Allred expertly roasted Cruz during their Senate debate.
October 14, 2024
Paige Oamek
Ted Cruz Is Hanging On by the Skin of His Teeth, Republican Poll Warns
The Texas senator gets more bad news as his race against Democratic challenger Colin Allred heats up.
October 3, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Ted Cruz Faces Tough Challenge as Texas Suddenly Becomes Battleground
State Republicans are scrambling as millions of people register as new voters.
October 1, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Ted Cruz Begs for Money as Stunning Poll Shows Democrat Closing In
Ted Cruz suddenly seems very worried about Democratic challenger Colin Allred in the race for Texas’s Senate seat.
May 17, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
How RFK Jr. Could Screw Over Ted Cruz’s Reelection Campaign
If RFK Jr. makes it onto the Texas ballot, he could increase turnout for Cruz’s Democratic opponent.
April 4, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Ted Cruz Is in Panic Mode Over His Terrible Fundraising
The Texas senator has some serious competition on the campaign trail.
September 15, 2023
Luisita Lopez Torregrosa
Why Colin Allred Is Going to Make Ted Cruz Sweat
A recent poll shows the Texas Democrat only 5 percent behind the lightning-rod GOP incumbent. Here’s how he might pull off the cycle’s biggest upset.
May 22, 2023
Ana Marie Cox
Ted Cruz’s Uncoolness Is His Secret Weapon
Maybe it’s time to stop making fun of the Texas senator and start taking him seriously.
April 24, 2023
Grace Segers
Can Democrats and Republicans Finally Agree on a Crucial Benefit That Every Other Wealthy Country Provides?
A new bipartisan task force is taking a run at finally delivering paid family leave.
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