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Can Anyone Spare a Buck For Texas?
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- In the competitive Texas Senate race, Republican nominee Ken Paxton is facing significant fundraising challenges, with no major Republican donors or committees stepping in to support him financially so far.
- Republican donors remain hesitant due to lingering resentments from a contentious primary, and Texas's expensive media markets make fundraising even more difficult.
- Paxton's Democratic opponent, James Talarico, has demonstrated strong fundraising capabilities, adding pressure to Paxton's campaign.
- Two major Republican money groups, the Senate Leadership Fund and MAGA Inc., are engaged in a standoff, each hoping the other will provide substantial financial backing for Paxton's campaign.
- This "game of chicken" reflects broader uncertainty within the Republican Party about investing heavily in Paxton's race, which could influence control of the U.S. Senate.
