Mar 17 AP fact check: O’Rourke on climate, Trump on ‘no collusion’ By Calvin Woodward, Seth Borenstein, Hope Yen, Associated Press Judge Amy Berman Jackson, while sentencing Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, reminded her courtroom — and indirectly the president — that Manafort’s trial was unrelated to questions of collusion with Russia. “Court is one of those places where facts… Continue reading
Mar 14 What does Beto O’Rourke believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues By Lisa Desjardins Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has joined a crowded Democratic primary field vying to take on President Donald Trump in 2020. Here's where O'Rourke stands on key 2020 issues. Continue reading
Mar 14 Democrat Beto O’Rourke announces he is running for president By Will Weissert, Associated Press The former Texas congressman gained popularity last year when he unsuccessfully challenged Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in the midterm elections. Continue reading
Jan 14 2020 Democratic primary season to intensify By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press With several Democrats already in the race, a half dozen more are locking down final travel, staffing and strategy to launch White House bids in the coming weeks. Continue reading
Dec 14 Beto O’Rourke still undecided as 2020 White House buzz grows By Will Weissert, Associated Press A onetime punk rocker, Beto' O'Rourke became a political star in national liberal circles, raised $80-plus million and came within three percentage points of upsetting Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. Continue reading
Oct 26 Some Texans say voting machines are flipping selections to the other party By Will Weissert, Associated Press The secretary of state's office said Friday that there have been reported issues with Hart eSlate voting machines, which are used in around 30 percent of counties statewide. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 5:15 How Texas Senate race reflects state’s demographic divide By Tomeka Weatherspoon Considered one of the most expensive races in the country this election year, the Texas Senate race could transform Texas politics. Texas Senator Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke, faced off in a combative debate… Continue watching
Oct 17 Trailing in polls, Beto O’Rourke lays into Ted Cruz in Texas debate By Will Weissert, Associated Press Democrat Beto O'Rourke abandoned his usual message of unity and optimism and laid into Ted Cruz, hoping to reverse polls that show him fading against the Republican incumbent during the second debate of a Texas Senate race that's become one… Continue reading
Oct 11 Beto O’Rourke needs surge of Latino turnout to beat Cruz in Senate race By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press O’Rourke must pull in a broader electorate than his rival to become the first Texas Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate in 30 years. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH LIVE: Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke face off in Texas Senate debate By Jessica Yarvin Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has led Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke in the polls, but Cruz's lead has narrowed in the Texas Senate race in recent months. Continue reading