Ted Cruz

U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks during a campaign rally in Plano, Texas, on Saturday. O'Rourke is the Democratic challenger for the Senate seat currently held by Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas.

The Biggest Hurdle For Beto O'Rourke In Texas Is Turning Out Latino Voters

12:34pm September 21, 2018

by Ashley Lopez

To win, Beto O'Rourke needs to change the Texas electorate. But voter registration data suggests Democrats aren't registering enough voters to offset Republicans' structural advantages in the state.

Queue Listen Now

Former President Bill Clinton plays with balloons onstage at the end of the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia in July.

10 Election Moments You Won't Totally Hate And Might Even Like

1:29pm December 29, 2016

by Meg Anderson

The 2016 election was divisive and nasty and full of insults and innuendo. But let's look at the brighter side — here are 10 lighter moments from 2016 that weren't so bad. Some are actually funny.

Sen. Ted Cruz speaks onstage at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday night.

Politics & Government

Cruz Says He Won't Be A 'Servile Puppy Dog' To Trump Campaign

12:06pm July 21, 2016

by Brett Neely

The morning after Ted Cruz was booed by the crowd at the Republican convention, he defended his decision not to endorse Trump.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during the third night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Politics & Government

Donald Trump Will Headline GOP Convention's Final Night

10:54am July 21, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Donald Trump caps a chaotic Republican National Convention on Thursday night. Other speakers include his daughter Ivanka and tech giant Peter Thiel.

Sen. Ted Cruz addresses the Republican convention on Wednesday -- without endorsing Donald Trump.

Pence Makes The Case For Trump After Cruz Booed

11:44pm July 20, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

GOP vice presidential nominee Mike Pence had his big debut at the convention on Wednesday night, but not before Cruz urged Republicans to "vote your conscience" — without endorsing Donald Trump.

Donald Trump's plane arrives at a welcome event with Gov. Mike Pence at the Great Lakes Science Centre on Wednesday in Cleveland.

WATCH: Trump's Plane Interrupts Ted Cruz Rally, Crowd Boos

6:25pm July 20, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"Our party now has a nominee," Cruz said. As if on cue, the billionaire businessman's plane emblazoned with "TRUMP" across the side flew overhead to land nearby.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Washington, D.C., on June 9. Although he didn't win the nomination, Sanders' grass-roots fundraising has broken records.

Will The Millions Of People Who Gave Money To Bernie Sanders Give To Democrats?

3:53pm June 16, 2016

by Peter Overby

Bernie Sanders has raised at least $209 million from small donors online while shunning big money players. Now, Democrats hope Sanders will share his fundraising list with down-ballot candidates.

Queue Listen Now

Colorado Democrats pack a gym at a Denver high school during caucuses on March 1, 2016. The crowds and long lines have led to calls for the state to move to an open primary system.

Politics & Government

Americans Don't Like Caucuses, But Replacing Them With Primaries Isn't Easy

5:00am June 15, 2016

by Megan Verlee

Americans strongly prefer primary elections open to all voters but it's tough to move away from caucuses and closed primaries even in states where there's lots of unhappiness with the current system.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders addresses the crowd during a campaign rally at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, W.Va., last month.

Bernie Sanders Wins West Virginia Primary

10:09pm May 10, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Mountaineer State played to many Sanders strengths with white and independent voters. But he won't cut into Clinton's delegate lead much even with his victory.

Tearful Ted Cruz supporter Linda Bond hugs another supporter after her candidate exited the race Tuesday night. "[I'm] sad, hurt. Hurt by Americans," Bond said. "I believe that they had an opportunity of a lifetime and instead gave in to anger and emotion

After Ted Cruz Dropped Out, His Watch Party Became The Saddest Room In America

4:24pm May 04, 2016

by Sam Sanders

It would be hard to overstate the amount of tears that were shed in that room after Cruz's announcement. There were cries that shake your chest cavity. Tears that run your makeup off your face.