Cornyn calls Talarico and Vermont solon two peas in pod as Democrats get swing state treatment from national stars for first time in GOP era from Illinois governor to leader of neighbor state Texas GOP speaker and allies seek to raid. more Barack Obama with Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico in Austin May 12   James Talarico's Paul Quinn College commencement speech May 3 Democratic Senate nominee seizes swiftly on latest gift from GOP with thumbs up for Trump for push to suspend federal gas tax that Austin state rep proposed in April amid criticism from incumbent who gets on board after presidential plug. more   Republicans who would have backed incumbent in Texas Senate runoff if they hadn't broken ranks for Talarico in first round could be difference when they're not allowed to cast ballots in OT for GOP in fight for GOP nomination that's close at the finish line with Paxton as the fave. more @MeidasTouch posts Reuters image that ahows President Donald Trump appearing to doze off in Oval Office as Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks May 11   Barbara Bush, Laura Bush and Jenna Bush celebrate Mothers Day May 10 Texas senator repost message from Republicans against Trump attacking Paxton even though group has been president's harshest and most frequent critic on social media with constant mockery and jabs. more   Texas gov ignores half of story that would cancel claims about hypocritical Democrats using using race to shut Republicans out in New England as analysis reveals 10 states without a single Dem in Congress and only 7 with no GOP reps. more Ted Turner, CNN founder who led news revolution, dies on May 6   Ken Paxton slams John Cornyn on immigrants in new ad May 2 Hobby School shows Cornyn on Paxton heels in marquee round two fight with Trump still on fence despite promise of endorsement that could be make-or-break for incumbent in race that could decide who has majority. more   Prominent Rice U. pair pen report that foresees GOP wins in less than half of US House districts targeted for takeovers in Lone Star State after governor says Republicans set to flip all five here despite signs and trends that suggest otherwise. more US Rep Vicente Gonzalez with WWII vet Jose Noe Mendez April 29   Fox News' Maria Bartiromo interviews Texas Governor Greg Abbott on May 3 Governor vows GOP will run table again in statewide races with promise Dem's Senate nominee has no chance to win after Republicans unleash dirt that Trump warned was coming before poll surge and historic fundraising. more