Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz, 41, is the candidate for the Republican nomination for US Senate of the Club for Growth, FreedomWorks, and the tea party. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, a Texas oilman with deep pockets, is his establishment supported opponent. This is Texas, so the Republican primary winner will in all probability win the seat. Here is the complete story.
In May Dewhurst beat Cruz 45% to 35% in a 4-way contest but fell short of the 50% he needed to avoid a runoff.
Yesterday, a poll taken over the weekend was released that showed Cruz leading Dewhurst by 10 points.
The runoff is today. You'll want to pay attention tonight.
