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Ken Paxton Says DC Controls His Texas Senate Campaign in Leaked Audio

Leaked audio captures Ken Paxton saying Washington controls key campaign decisions as he fights to close a polling gap.

Sources (2)+1 copy· Oct 5, 4:21 PM to Oct 5, 4:51 PM

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