Texas Standard For February 18, 2020
As Bloomberg surges in the polls, his Texas strategy draws national attention, as another billionaire bets on Texas as a turning point. Our conversation with Tom Steyer on how the former hedge fund manager is pitching himself as an outsider here in the Lone Star State. And: On this first day of early voting, long-time Democratic members of Congress from Texas are facing challenges from progressives, in a fight for the soul of the party. Also: Religious tattoos: new research suggests they’re making a distinctive mark. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

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