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- 1Paxton-Talarico Texas Senate race shatters campaign spending record●Paxton-Talarico contest on course to demolish Texas record for campaign spending in a U.S. Senate election
The US Senate contest in Texas between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is on track to break the state's record for campaign spending in a Senate election. The expensive race is drawing attention to the high-stakes battle for the Senate seat, with both sides raising and spending at unprecedented levels for a Texas federal contest.
- 2Manchin says character rules out voting for Ken Paxton▼Manchin says ‘if character means anything, you can’t vote for Ken Paxton’
Senator Joe Manchin said that 'if character means anything, you can't vote for Ken Paxton', delivering a sharp personal rebuke of the Texas attorney general. The remark adds Manchin's voice to criticism of Paxton, a polarizing Republican figure who has faced years of legal and ethical controversies.
- 3Manchin says character rules out voting for Ken Paxton●Manchin: ‘If character means anything, you can’t vote for Ken Paxton’
Senator Joe Manchin said that 'if character means anything, you can't vote for Ken Paxton', delivering a sharp personal rebuke of the Texas attorney general. The remark adds Manchin's voice to criticism of Paxton, a polarizing Republican figure who has faced repeated legal and ethical controversies and remains a prominent name in Texas and national politics.
- 4Republican calls Trump's backing of Ken Paxton a 'colossal mistake'●Republican says Trump's support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was 'colossal mistake' https://www.theguardian.com/us-new
A Republican lawmaker, Senator Thom Tillis, has publicly criticised Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary, calling it a 'colossal mistake'. The remarks highlight growing Republican unease over Trump's intervention in the race against incumbent John Cornyn, with some in the party fearing Paxton's legal baggage could jeopardise a winnable seat.
- 5Republican calls Trump's backing of Ken Paxton a 'colossal mistake'●Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’ https://www. theguardian.com/us-ne
A Republican senator has publicly criticised Donald Trump's decision to endorse Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate Republican primary, calling it a 'colossal mistake'. The remark, reported by The Guardian, highlights continuing friction within the party over Trump's role in intraparty contests and over Paxton, whose legal troubles have long made him a divisive figure among Republicans.
- 6Cornyn slams fellow Texas Republican Paxton over 'baggage'●'It's hard to outrun all the baggage': Sen. John Cornyn bashes fellow Texas Republican Ken Paxton
Senator John Cornyn publicly criticized Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, saying 'it's hard to outrun all the baggage,' a jab at Paxton's long history of legal and ethical troubles. The remarks highlight a growing Republican primary clash in Texas, where Paxton is challenging Cornyn for his Senate seat, exposing deep divisions within the state's GOP ahead of the 2026 election.
- 7Super PAC spending climbs in tight Paxton-Talarico Senate race▼Super PAC spending increasing for both Paxton and Talarico in tight Texas Senate race, which is benefiting more?
Super PAC spending is rising on both sides of the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, one of the most closely watched contests of the cycle. Outside groups are pouring money into advertising as the race remains tight, and commentators are debating which candidate is benefiting more from the surge in outside spending.
- 8Joe Rogan's mentions of Talarico and Paxton examined●From Gus Bova: Joe Rogan often speaks positively of James Talarico, and negatively of Ken Paxton. But his views on the m
Texas Observer journalist Gus Bova analyzed 20 episodes of Joe Rogan's podcast in which James Talarico or Ken Paxton came up, finding Rogan speaks positively of Talarico and negatively of Paxton. His actual views on the Texas midterm race, and what influence he may have on his large audience, remain hard to pin down, the report says.
- 9Karl Rove says Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico●Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico
Longtime Republican strategist Karl Rove argues Senator John Cornyn, rather than Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, would be the stronger GOP candidate against Democrat James Talarico in the state's Senate race. The comments add fuel to the internal Republican debate over who should carry the party's banner in Texas.
- 10Paxton and Talarico clash over suspending Texas gas tax●Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Senator Molly Talarico have publicly sparred over whether to suspend the state gasoline tax as prices at the pump rise. The exchange highlights a broader debate over how Texas officials should ease cost-of-living pressures on drivers, with each side accusing the other of posturing on an issue that directly affects voters' wallets.