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Major Ken Paxton Donor Endorses James Talarico in Texas
Newsweek • • nation
Key Points:
- Thomas J. Henry, a major Republican donor who previously supported Ken Paxton, has endorsed Democrat James Talarico for U.S. Senate in Texas, praising Talarico's balanced and straightforward approach to key issues.
- The endorsement follows concerns about Paxton's legal and political troubles, with Henry highlighting Talarico's values of respect, fairness, and good economics as reasons for his support.
- Several prominent Republicans, including former congressman Adam Kinzinger and ex-Texas GOP officials, have publicly backed Talarico, emphasizing character and leadership over party loyalty.
- Despite Talarico's narrow leads in most recent polls, a new Fox News poll shows the race tied at 49% each, indicating a highly competitive Senate contest that could impact party control of the chamber.
- The race is notable as a potential historic Democratic win in Texas, a reliably red state, with Talarico aiming to be the first Democrat to win a statewide race there in 32 years.
