The big political race this week was the Republican primary in Texas for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Kay Bailey Hutchison. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, endorsed by most Texas Republican politicians including Gov. Rick Perry, led with 45% of the vote to 34% for former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz, who had support from tea party types in Texas and around the nation. Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert got 14%. There will be a runoff July 31.