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Ted Cruz Says Talarico Has 'Chance' To Flip Texas, What Polls Show

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Republican Senator Ted Cruz predicts a close Texas Senate race, saying Democrat Talarico has a "real chance" to win.

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  1. The Hill

    Cruz: Talarico has ‘real chance’ to beat Paxton in Senate race (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) sent a warning out to his party that state Rep. James Talarico actually has a shot at flipping the Texas Senate seat in November. “Unfortunately, I do think he has a real chance,” Cruz told Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who guest hosted Sean Hannity’s radio show.

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    'Real chance' that James Talarico beats Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race, Ted Cruz says (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    Talarico’s campaign contributions are more than triple what Paxton’s campaign raised from April through June.

  3. Newsweek

    Ted Cruz Says Talarico Has 'Chance' To Flip Texas, What Polls Show (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Republican Senator Ted Cruz predicts a close Texas Senate race, saying Democrat Talarico has a "real chance" to win.

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