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Paxton’s latest audio leak is making things tough for national Republicans

Paxton’s closed-door comments — that D.C. Republicans are largely controlling his race — have irked several close to the Texas Senate rescue effort.

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POLITICO· Oct 7, 2:37 PMPaxton’s latest audio leak is making things tough for national Republicans

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