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Colin Allred
April 4, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Ted Cruz Is in Panic Mode Over His Terrible Fundraising
The Texas senator has some serious competition on the campaign trail.
September 15, 2023
Luisita Lopez Torregrosa
Why Colin Allred Is Going to Make Ted Cruz Sweat
A recent poll shows the Texas Democrat only 5 percent behind the lightning-rod GOP incumbent. Here’s how he might pull off the cycle’s biggest upset.
May 22, 2023
Ana Marie Cox
Ted Cruz’s Uncoolness Is His Secret Weapon
Maybe it’s time to stop making fun of the Texas senator and start taking him seriously.
April 24, 2023
Grace Segers
Can Democrats and Republicans Finally Agree on a Crucial Benefit That Every Other Wealthy Country Provides?
A new bipartisan task force is taking a run at finally delivering paid family leave.

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