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politics4 days ago

Paxton allies kick off $15M Texas ad blitz

Allies of Texas Republican Ken Paxton are launching a $15 million, two-week ad blitz across 18 Texas markets, the first major air campaign for his Senate bid. The ads push Paxton’s record as attorney general (including Kellogg’s dye reform and privacy settlements with Meta/Google) and accuse Democrat James Talarico of being weak on China, citing land near Laughlin Air Force Base and his vote on Chinese investments. Talarico’s campaign denies the China critique and accuses Paxton of cozying with the CCP. Fundraising remains lopsided against Paxton: Talarico showed about $21.5 million cash on hand to Paxton’s $1.8 million, while Talarico has spent roughly $39 million on TV since March. A Public Opinion poll has Talarico leading Paxton 48% to 42%. Some Republicans have urged MAGA Inc. to invest in the race, with Trump pledging support and holding a large war chest.

via Politico|
#james-talarico#ken-paxton#lone-star-liberty-pac
Crockett’s Post-Primary Stance Tests Democratic Unity in Texas
politics7 days ago

Crockett’s Post-Primary Stance Tests Democratic Unity in Texas

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, after losing the Democratic Senate primary to James Talarico, has avoided campaigning for his campaign and has publicly questioned Black voter enthusiasm for him, arguing her focus should be on downballot races—a stance that has drawn criticism and sparked questions about Democratic unity heading into November.

via HuffPost|
#black-voters#democratic-party-unity#james-talarico
Talarico Edges Paxton by 5 in Fresh Texas Senate Poll
politics1 month ago

Talarico Edges Paxton by 5 in Fresh Texas Senate Poll

A TPOR poll of 1,048 likely Texas voters (MOE ±3.4) from July 15–17 shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 45% to 40% in the race to replace Sen. John Cornyn, a 5-point edge and a shift since May. 14% are undecided. Talarico leads among moderates, independents, and Black/Latino voters, while Paxton leads white voters. The results follow a June period with mixed polls and scrutiny over Paxton’s residency allegations.

via USA Today|
#james-talarico#ken-paxton#politics
Texas Senate hopeful Talarico unveils record $25 million Black outreach plan at Houston town hall
politics1 month ago

Texas Senate hopeful Talarico unveils record $25 million Black outreach plan at Houston town hall

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico announced a $25 million commitment for Black voter outreach at a Houston town hall, saying it would be the largest such investment in modern Texas history as he faced questions about voting rights, education, and representation while trying to win Black support and boost down-ballot efforts.

via The Texas Tribune|
#black-voter-outreach-funding#black-voters#houston-town-hall
Talarico targets Paxton over Hoffman plea in child abuse case
politics2 months ago

Talarico targets Paxton over Hoffman plea in child abuse case

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico slammed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a lenient plea deal his office offered to Adam Hoffman, a man charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy. The deal required 30 days in jail, a confession, and surrender of Hoffman's law license but avoided sex-offender registration. Talarico demanded Paxton release internal communications about how the deal came together, framing the issue as a potential breach of accountability in the Texas Senate race and tying it to Paxton's ally Nate Paul in the broader political controversy.

via The Texas Tribune|
#adam-hoffman#james-talarico#ken-paxton
GOP performs a pivot: Paxton wins Texas primary, senators rally behind him
politics3 months ago

GOP performs a pivot: Paxton wins Texas primary, senators rally behind him

After Ken Paxton’s decisive Texas primary victory, Senate Republicans rapidly shift from criticizing him to backing his campaign, with the NRSC scrubbing anti-Paxton content and donors urged to unite for a competitive fall race. Some lawmakers remain cautious given Paxton’s indictments and impeachment, but the party is aiming to protect the Texas seat and capitalize on Trump’s endorsement to shore up support.

via The New York Times|
#gop-pivot#ken-paxton#nrsc
politics3 months ago

Trump's Paxton Endorsement Splits Texas GOP Ahead of Senate Runoff

President Trump's last‑minute endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary roiled Republicans, risking higher costs and a tougher path to hold the seat as Paxton heads toward a runoff against Cornyn‑backer James Talarico. Democrats see a potential opening to flip Texas and are ready to spend big, while GOP insiders warn the endorsement could backfire by weakening down‑ballot candidates and accelerating a costly statewide battle. Paxton's long history of controversy and fundraising gaps add to the uncertainty, even as Trump’s loyalty helps Paxton mobilize his base.

via Politico|
#john-cornyn#ken-paxton#midterms
Trump Turns Texas Senate Duel Into Leverage for Voting-ID Push
politics5 months ago

Trump Turns Texas Senate Duel Into Leverage for Voting-ID Push

President Trump is using the Texas GOP primary fight between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton to pressure Senate Republicans to back his top priority, a strict voter-ID bill via the SAVE America Act. Paxton’s hint at dropping out if the filibuster is bypassed has amplified the tactic, prompting Cornyn to shift on Senate-rule changes. Senate leaders say there aren’t enough votes to overcome the filibuster, highlighting intra-party tensions and Trump’s leverage over endorsements and the MAGA base as he seeks to bend the party toward voting-law changes.

via The New York Times|
#john-cornyn#ken-paxton#politics
Talarico Wins Texas Senate Nomination as Daines Retires; Trump Targets Runoffs
politics6 months ago

Talarico Wins Texas Senate Nomination as Daines Retires; Trump Targets Runoffs

James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate nomination, boosting Democrats’ bid to flip a red state, while Montana Sen. Steve Daines announced he will not seek re-election, clearing the field for a Trump-backed successor. Trump signaled endorsements in the Texas Cornyn–Paxton runoff and in Montana, where he backed Kurt Alme. The Texas runoff is set for May 26, with Talarico potentially facing the runoff winner in November; Jasmine Crockett conceded the Texas primary and urged unity as Democrats push to retain statewide power. The live updates also flag other runoffs and notable primary developments around the country.

via The New York Times|
#cornyn-paxton-runoff#donald-trump-endorsement#james-talarico
From Texarkana to the Senate: Crockett bets East Texas can swing
politics6 months ago

From Texarkana to the Senate: Crockett bets East Texas can swing

Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett spent eight formative years in Texarkana and Bowie County, helping build the local Democratic Party and defend residents as a public defender; now running in a high-profile Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, she argues her East Texas roots and experience with rural and Black voters could boost turnout in a region that has trended Republican, using a bottom-up, tech-enabled campaign and surrogates to energize voters in smaller towns and counties.

via The Texas Tribune|
#democratic-turnout#east-texas#jasmine-crockett
Paxton weaponizes MLK Day DEI ruling to go after Cornyn in Texas Senate race
politics7 months ago

Paxton weaponizes MLK Day DEI ruling to go after Cornyn in Texas Senate race

Attorney General Ken Paxton releases a 74-page MLK Day opinion arguing that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are unconstitutional and uses it to directly attack Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas GOP primary. Legal experts say the opinion is not binding and cannot overturn laws, while critics call it a campaign tactic as Texas continues to bar DEI in state institutions. The piece frames the ruling within a broader Republican effort against DEI and notes potential chilling effects on state agencies and private employers ahead of the primary.

via The Texas Tribune|
#cornyn#dei#mlk-day