El Paso congressman appears ready to announce challenge to Cruz

WASHINGTON (AP/KXAN) — U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, says he is planning a campaign announcement Friday amid reports he will challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz for re-election next year.
O’Rourke declined to confirm a report in the Houston Chronicle that he will run, saying he wants to share the news with Texans first. But he insisted that Cruz is beatable despite his high name ID and his national profile.
O’Rourke also said he has spoken with Senate Democratic Leader Chuc