Paxton gets $54M boost from Senate Leadership Fund’s Texas PAC
- On Friday, Senate Leadership Fund launched its first general-election ad buy supporting Republican nominee Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race.
- Following Paxton's primary victory and recent polling trailing Democrat James Talarico, Senate Republicans reversed their previous reluctance to support the attorney general after backing Senator John Cornyn.
- Texas PAC purchased $32 million in broadcast ads across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin, while Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. invested $10 million over the weekend.
- Alongside spending from Elon Musk's PAC, these massive investments bring the race closer to parity after Talarico dominated the airwaves with significant financial advantages.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other GOP leaders now prioritize Texas, a longtime GOP bastion rarely concerning Washington leadership, signaling the party's defensive posture nationally.
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Senate Leadership Fund Pours $54 Million Into Ken Paxton's Texas Senate Race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton‘s Republican Senate campaign has received nearly $54 million from the Senate Leadership Fund’s Texas-based political action committee. The Austin-based Texas PAC donated more than $53.8 million to Paxton’s campaign, according to filings submitted to the Federal Election Commission. The committee is affiliated with the Senate Leadership Fund, which is closely […]
GOP forced into 'major infusion' for wobbling MAGA candidate mocked by Trump
National Republicans are pouring more than $40 million into Texas to rescue Trump ally Ken Paxton in a surprisingly tight Senate race.Politico described the spending Friday as a “major infusion” for the “scandal-plagued candidate,” who recent polls have shown slightly trailing Democratic state Rep. James Talarico. A new super PAC tied to Senate Republican leadership has reserved at least $32 million in airtime to support Paxton, according to Pol…
Trump and Senate Leaders Boost GOP Efforts in Key Texas Senate Race
The Republican Party is making a significant financial commitment in Texas to support Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico. This strategy highlights the influence of Donald Trump in crucial election campaigns.
NEW: GOP Establishment Caves To Trump, Injects Millions Of Dollars Into Crucial Senate Race
Republicans are unleashing a major cash offensive in Texas as President Donald Trump and Senate leaders move to help GOP nominee Ken Paxton fend off Democrat James Talarico. Texas PAC, a newly formed group connected to the Senate Leadership Fund, reserved roughly $32 million in broadcast television advertising Friday across the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin media markets, according to ad-tracking firm AdImpact. It marks the …
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