Cruz, Clinton Hope For Big Wins In Texas Primaries

Cruz, Clinton Hope For Big Wins In Texas Primaries
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is pictured at the Republican debate on Feb. 25, 2016, and Hillary Clinton speaks in South Carolina on Feb. 27, 2016. (Michael Ciaglo, Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Cruz, Clinton Hope For Big Wins In Texas Primaries
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is pictured at the Republican debate on Feb. 25, 2016, and Hillary Clinton speaks in South Carolina on Feb. 27, 2016. (Michael Ciaglo, Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Cruz, Clinton Hope For Big Wins In Texas Primaries

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It’s said that everything is bigger in Texas, and Tuesday’s primary elections are no exception. The Lone Star State promises more delegates than any other on Super Tuesday.

Polls suggest a showdown between GOP front-runner Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz, whose home-state advantage and local endorsements could help him clinch his second first-place finish.

On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton is expected to follow up on her commanding victory in South Carolina with another in Texas.

Ben Philpott, senior editor at Here & Now contributor KUT in Austin, joins Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson for a preview of the biggest electoral contest this season so far.

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