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Ken Paxton Talks U.S. Senate Race Over Beef Jerky, Reveals Terms For Talarico Debate

Ken Paxton usually keeps reporters at arm's length ... but apparently the way to the Texas politician's heart is through a bag of beef jerky from a Texan institution.

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TMZ· Oct 20, 11:02 PMKen Paxton Talks U.S. Senate Race Over Beef Jerky, Reveals Terms For Talarico Debate

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Trump schedules Lubbock, Waco rallies as Texas Senate race tightensTrump to make fourth visit to Texas to rally for Ken Paxton as recent polls show a tight U.S. Senate race against James Talarico. Here's what we know.

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Bush family royalty backs Democrat in battle to flip Texas blueBarbara Bush donated $2,500 to a PAC supporting James Talarico's Texas Senate race against Ken Paxton, using her real name in public FEC filings.

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Paxton says Texas Senate race could decide America’s futureRepublican Ken Paxton says Texas Senate race could decide America’s future as Democrat James Talarico pushes back.

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