Big Money Floods into Texas Governor’s Race
In total, Beto O’Rourke and Greg Abbott have raised $200 million.
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Tom Steyer’s Impeachment Show Comes to Texas
The liberal California billionaire is spending tens of millions in an effort to impeach Trump. Is it starting to gain momentum?
Is the Realm of Possibility Expanding for Texas Democrats Running for Congress?
From the swingiest seat to one of the most conservative, Democratic congressional challengers are raising big money — and big questions about the boundaries of a potential blue wave.
Can Texas Oil Money Stop a Blue Gusher?
The PACs responsible for defending GOP majorities in the U.S. House and Senate are already gushing with money from Lone Star energy giants.
Bunni Pounds Emerged from the Political Money Swamp to Run for Congress
Her job was to raise money for Wall Street’s favorite congressman. Now donors are returning the favor.
Beto’s Not the Only Texas Democrat with a Big-Dollar Haul
The year’s first quarterly reports are in — and many Democratic congressional candidates are giving Republicans a run for their money.
A ‘Blue Wave’ Without Much Green
Texas Democrats may miss out on a progressive movement sweeping the country if they don’t find money to fuel their campaigns.
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Indicted Senator Carlos Uresti Exchanged Campaign Funds with Alleged Co-Conspirators
The transactions raise more legal and ethical questions for the embattled senator, experts say.
