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Texas Republicans wrestle with Ken Paxton's 'moral character'

Plagued by ethics allegations, the Senate candidate is unusually vulnerable for a red state Republican.

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USA TODAY· Oct 4, 7:01 AMTexas Republicans wrestle with Ken Paxton's 'moral character'

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Hasan Piker says he'll hold Talarico accountable to far left if he wins TexasHasan Piker's comments urging Texas Senate nominee James Talarico to govern as a leftist drew backlash from Ken Paxton and Ted Cruz on social media.

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Texas US Senate Candidate Paxton Said Trump Hurt Republicans, New York Times SaysUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

U.S. News & World Report9d agoWhole story →

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Did Jasmine Crockett Endorse James Talarico in Texas? What the Record ShowsCrockett has repeatedly declined to campaign alongside Talarico and chastised those asking whether she is endorsing him.

Newsweek10d agoWhole story →

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The Texas money pit: Republicans are spending big trying to save Ken Paxton’s Senate bidFrom the start of September through Election Day, Republican-aligned groups are planning to spend $166 million to boost embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – more than they’re set to spend than on competitive Senate campaigns in Michigan, $83 million, and Maine, $61 million, combined. The Senate contest in Texas has become a Republican money pit,…

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Talarico says he would 'absolutely' accept Cornyn's endorsement for SenateSen. John Cornyn has yet to throw his weight behind his party's own nominee after he and Ken Paxton duked it out in a bruising primary.

Washington Examiner11d agoWhole story →

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'ScanDuel!' Latest Talarico Ad Targets Paxton's History of Outrageous ScandalsThe campaign of Texas Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico on Tuesday unleashed a new attack ad against his Republican rival, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, that targeted his long history of outrageous scandals. The ad, titled "ScanDuel," is a parody of mobile betting apps such as FanDuel and DraftKings, and it invites viewers to place bets…

Common Dreams3d agoWhole story →

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Exclusive: Paxton privately blames campaign woes on Iran war, gas pricesTexas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton privately lamented the impact of the Iran war and gas prices on his campaign in a meeting last month, telling a group of donors and lobbyists, "I don't make the decisions," according to audio obtained by Axios. Why it matters: It's a candid admission from a close Trump ally about the challenging environment…

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Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico pushes social-emotional learningJames Talarico, Texas Senate candidate, once criticized Texas public schools for focusing too heavily on academics, arguing social-emotional learning deserved more attention.

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Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better approach to healthcare affordability?With a little under a month before election day, polls still have Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in a close race to become the next senator from Texas. Among the top issues on voters' minds is healthcare affordability.

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Ken Paxton 'rescue effort' threatened as latest leak insults Trump: 'Lacks any gratitude'The Republican effort to rescue Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton (R-TX) came under new strain as a third leaked recording caught him faulting President Donald Trump's Iran war.Several Republicans involved in that effort are frustrated with Paxton's private complaint that Washington is running his cam...

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