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Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
Both candidates are seeking party backing as personal controversies raise doubts about their chances in two competitive Senate races.
- On Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner visited Washington to shore up party support, with Paxton scheduled to meet President Donald Trump.
- Both candidates face internal concerns that their personal baggage could jeopardize winnable midterm races, as Paxton has weathered infidelity disclosures while Platner faces scrutiny over past text messages.
- Senate Republicans previously described Paxton's behavior as "repulsive and disgusting," while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backed Maine Gov. Janet Mills before she suspended her campaign weeks ago.
- Control of the Senate remains at stake for the final two years of President Donald Trump's second presidency, with Paxton facing Democratic nominee James Talarico in Texas.
- Eight years ago, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz defeated Beto O Rourke by less than 3 percentage points, demonstrating how competitive Texas Senate races can be.
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Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
U.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton and Graham Platner are in Washington, D.C., to rally party support. Paxton, a Republican from Texas, plans to meet with President Donald Trump after securing his endorsement.
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