FOX-7 Discussion: O'Rourke and Cruz face off in first debate

AUSTIN, Texas - Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke faced off in the first of 3 scheduled debates.

Cruz and O’Rourke were asked questions about immigration, gun control and health care to name just a few topics.

When it was over, both campaigns claimed victory.

FOX-7 Mike Warren talked to Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Tara Pohlmeyer from Progress Texas about the debate.