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Ted Cruz fires back at moderate Republicans criticizing Ken Paxton
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Sen. Ted Cruz urged moderate Republicans to stop criticizing Ken Paxton and support him as the Republican nominee after a contentious primary.
- Cruz emphasized that conservatives have traditionally been expected to back the nominee once the primary concludes, despite internal disagreements.
- He highlighted the significant financial investment in the primary, noting $200 million in attack ads against Paxton, which contributed to a close race.
- Paxton is facing Democrat James Talarico in the upcoming U.S. Senate race, with a recent poll showing Talarico leading Paxton by 6 points, outside the margin of error.
- Cruz's message underscores party unity ahead of the general election, urging Republicans to rally behind Paxton despite ongoing criticisms.
