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Trump Senate Pick Flails in Brutal MAGA TV Ambush
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, faced criticism as several prominent Texas Republicans publicly supported his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, citing concerns about Paxton's alleged corruption.
- In response to questions about the bipartisan support for Talarico, Paxton dismissed the endorsements as coming from Republicans who have not been loyal to the party and accused Talarico of making unproven corruption allegations without addressing either candidate's record.
- Paxton, who has faced legal troubles including a 2015 securities fraud indictment and a 2023 impeachment by the Texas House, was acquitted by the state Senate and has avoided trial through a pre-trial agreement involving a payment and community service.
- Talarico has gained significant bipartisan backing in the traditionally Republican state, leading in recent polls and poised to become the first Democratic U.S. senator elected in Texas since 1988 if he wins the upcoming election.
