Ken Paxton thanks crowd for "one clap" during campaign stop

Ken Paxton has 'please clap' moment while campaigning in West Texas city of Odessa

The Republican Senate hopeful's campaign scrapped at least three events this week amid low turnout at his rallies.

'Please Don't Leave!': Texas Republican Begs Crowd Not To Abandon Paxton Event

A Texas Republican had an embarrassing request for attendees at a Ken Paxton event: "Please don't leave!" In a moment of remarkable desperation, the speaker pleaded with the audience to stick around, saying he didn't want the media reporting that people didn't like Paxton. Apparently, the biggest concern wasn't an empty room or an unpopular politician. It was making sure nobody noticed. "Do me a favor, please don't leave." Ray Callas said. "And …

Ken Paxton thanks crowd for "one clap" during campaign stop

The Texas attorney general paused his remarks to thank an audience member for a lone clap as he addressed voters in Odessa, Texas.