Stakes Are High As Ted Cruz And Beto O'Rourke Negotiate Debate Plans

By Texas Standard

Published August 1, 2018 at 8:17 AM CDT

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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz

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Cruz, the incumbent, was a champion debater in college. Challenger O’Rourke is riding a wave of momentum.