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Talarico Challenges Paxton to Debate on Fox News
Talarico said Paxton has dodged debate invitations and urged a Fox News forum with Bret Baier as moderator.
- On Thursday, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico challenged Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to a debate moderated by Fox News anchor Bret Baier, calling it his "safe space."
- Talarico has spent two or three months requesting debates, but Paxton declined multiple invitations from Texas media outlets despite his campaign's July promise to debate.
- A Marist Poll released Wednesday shows Talarico leading Paxton 50%-44% among registered voters, while National Republican groups have poured over $160 million into advertising on Paxton's behalf.
- Paxton campaign official Maddux rejected the invitation, stating "No Texan wants to watch James Talarico" and dismissing the potential moderators as "far-left activists."
- Talarico remains ready to face his opponent, asserting "I am proud of my record," and says he is "still holding out hope" Paxton will accept despite the ongoing reluctance.
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Ken Paxton stung by vicious voicemail as he ducks Dem: 'Haven’t heard from you?'
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton has yet to debate his Democratic opponent despite multiple invitations to do so, and on Friday, he was nudged again with a stinging voicemail left by Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico.“Hey Ken, it’s James. I’m calling to invite you to a debate on Fox News. Texans start voting in less than a month, and they deserve to hear from both of us before they do. I’ve accepted four local TV debates, but we hav…
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