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MAGA Senate Hopeful Scraps Grand Finale After Awkward Rallies
The Daily Beast • • general
Key Points:
- Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton canceled his final campaign event at The Alamo, opting instead for stops in Conroe and Allen, suburban towns far from the historic site.
- Paxton's Democratic opponent, James Talarico, criticized the cancellation, suggesting Paxton is avoiding voters and relying on significant financial backing from Elon Musk.
- Recent events for Paxton have seen low attendance, and polling shows Talarico leading by 6 percent in the Senate race, highlighting a competitive contest in Texas.
- Early voting in Texas is robust, with 40 percent turnout and nearly equal participation from Democrats and Republicans, indicating high voter engagement.
- Despite President Donald Trump's endorsement and efforts to rally support, he has made controversial remarks about Paxton's appearance while praising his qualifications.
