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Headline Roundup October 17th, 2018

Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke Trade Barbs In Testy Debate

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In their final debate, Senator Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke trade barbs in the US Senate race in Texas.

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Cruz-O'Rourke debate underscores stark choice Texas voters face in midterms
Cruz-O'Rourke debate underscores stark choice Texas voters face in midterms

Washington Times

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In their second debate of a surprisingly close race, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and challenger Beto O’Rourke showed flashes of rancor but largely stressed a message tailored to their bases.

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3 key moments in Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke’s final Senate debate
3 key moments in Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke’s final Senate debate

Vox

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Ted Cruz tried to paint Beto O’Rourke as an “extreme” liberal in their final Senate debate. O’Rourke called him a liar.

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