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Trump lashes out at Republicans as Ken Paxton struggles in Texas

The president singled out Karl Rove and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn as his endorsed candidate appears to be in a tight race with James Talarico.

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POLITICO· Oct 15, 10:14 PMTrump lashes out at Republicans as Ken Paxton struggles in Texas

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