Cruz, O'Rourke trade blows in contentious Texas Senate debate

By Washington Times —— Bio and Archives September 22, 2018

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Texas voters were treated Friday evening to a Senate debate conducted throughout at an extremely high level that presented a stark contrast between full-blown conservatism and liberalism. On taxes, Supreme Court judges, the Second Amendment and other issues, Democratic Rep. Robert “Beto” O’Rourke and incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz traded blows in an atmosphere that somehow managed to convey the tight race pollsters say is unfolding and yet steer clear of any mudslinging. -- More....