Democratic strategists are hoping that if presidential nominee Kamala Harris performs well in November, Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) — who is running against incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in the Lone Star State’s 2024 U.S. Senate race — will be among the down-ballot beneficiaries. Allred knows that he’s fighting an uphill battle, as Texas is […]
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‘Taking a lot of ribbing’: Ted Cruz now the butt of senators’ jokes amid FAA bill markup
Senate Republicans have put Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in charge of negotiations for a must-pass bill to authorize funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and lawmakers are getting their licks in on Texas’ junior senator. The Hill reported Thursday that as the FAA bill gradually progresses closer to passage in order to fully fund […]
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‘Ted Cruz isn’t fooling anyone’: Texas senator slammed over outreach to Democrats
In his bid for a third term, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is hoping to cross the finish line by making overtures to voters he hasn’t previously engaged with: Democrats. His 2024 Democratic opponent isn’t impressed by the gesture. On Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Cruz is hoping to attract more suburban-dwelling Democratic voters […]