Cruz warns Republicans shouldn’t take Texas Senate race for granted
Sen. Ted Cruz cautioned Republicans against complacency in the upcoming Texas Senate race, drawing parallels to his own past campaigns. He highlighted the energized Democratic base and the potential threat posed by nominee James Talarico. Cruz emphasized that Texas's historical Republican leanings do not guarantee victory in the election.
- ▪Cruz warned Republicans not to take the Texas Senate race for granted.
- ▪He compared the current political climate to his 2018 reelection campaign against Beto O'Rourke.
- ▪Talarico's campaign has seen a surge in donations following the primary results.
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) advised Republicans to not assume the Texas Senate race is a guaranteed win for the GOP, drawing parallels to an “energized” Democratic Party during his reelection campaigns. Following Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s primary win against four-term Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on Tuesday, Cruz warned Republicans nationwide that Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is “dangerous.” Recommended Stories Spencer Pratt may be the answer: Joe Concha Rising gas prices are causing voters to reconsider voting for GOP: Poll Florida judge strikes down challenge to new GOP congressional map “The Democrats believe they have a chance to win the general,” Cruz said on his podcast Wednesday.
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