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Ted Cruz Wants Five Debates With Democratic Challenger Beto O’Rourke

Emily Zanotti

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), who excels in debates, has asked his Democratic challenger, progressive candidate Beto O’Rourke, for a series of five debates to be held on five consecutive Friday evenings, all on different topics.

According to a letter received by O’Rourke’s campaign, Cruz is willing to go head-to-head with the Texas Democrat whose campaign has drawn millions of dollars in donations, mostly from outside Texas, and from progressive activists looking to unseat the outspoken former presidential candidate.

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