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Cruz: Shutdown May Be Necessary

Just hours after he was sworn-in, Texas’ new Republican Senator Ted Cruz went on offense against president Obama and Democrats – who he says are reluctant to cut spending.

2013/01/04

Ted Cruz Sworn In As Texas’ New Senator

Texas’ new Senator Ted Cruz became the center of attention from Republicans and the Tea Party long before today’s swearing-in.

CBS 11–2013/01/03

Cruz To Be Sworn In As U.S. Senator

Ted Cruz will be sworn in Thursday as the first Hispanic to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate. Cruz is more fiercely conservative than U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.

2013/01/03

Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) speaks to her peers on January 21, 2009 at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Hutchison Defends Conservative Record On Way Out

U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is defending her conservative record as leaves Washington after nearly two decades.

2012/12/17

GOP-Dominated Texas Backs Romney & Cruz

Texas voters made Ted Cruz the state’s first Hispanic U.S. senator but their overwhelming support for fellow Republican Mitt Romney wasn’t enough to keep Democratic President Barack Obama from winning re-election to a second term.

2012/11/07

Cruz: If Obama Changes, I’ll Work With Him

New U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Of Texas says he’ll work with President Barack Obama if he’s re-elected — but only if Obama changes his ways.

2012/11/06

Paul Sadler, the Democratic candidate for Senate, concedes the race to Republican Ted Cruz at the Texas Democrat watch party at the Driskill Hotel in Austin. (Sharrie Williams/CBSDFW)

Sadler Concedes US Senate Race To Cruz

Democrat Paul Sadler has conceded the U.S. Senate race to Republican Ted Cruz, urging supporters to “be proud of the voters’ choice.”

2012/11/06

Ted Cruz Wins Texas U.S. Senate Seat

Cruz has become a national sensation since his upset July victory over Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to win the Republican senatorial nomination.

2012/11/06

A woman votes in Florida (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Many Texas Races Not Expected To Be Close

Texas’ top elections look to have few surprises. Still, a couple of close congressional races may turn heads. And, in down-ballot contests, things are less of a foregone conclusion.

2012/11/06

Tea Party Darling Cruz Favored In Senate Race

Ted Cruz’s two-year campaign will finally come to an end as he attempts to become Texas’ first Hispanic elected to the U.S. Senate.

2012/11/06

GOP candidate for senate Ted Cruz accepting the 2012 republican nomination on July 31, 2012. (Courtesy: Ted Cruz for Senate)

Many Key Texas Races Aren’t Expected To Be Close

Texas’ top-of-the-ballot races look like foregone conclusions. In fact, of the 198 major races across the state, only 19 look to be really competitive.

2012/11/05

Mitt Romney (Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)

Poll: Romney Holds Big Lead In Texas

Republican Mitt Romney holds a commanding lead over President Barack Obama in the presidential race in Texas, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.

2012/10/29