State of Texas: Paxton, Talarico Launch Attacks in High-Stakes Senate Showdown

Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ for Democrats after Ken Paxton’s Senate GOP primary win

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., on Sunday said the Texas Senate race is “in play” for Democrats after state Attorney General Ken Paxton beat incumbent John Cornyn in last week’s Senate Republican primary.

Ken Paxton and the Will of the Voters

On this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Attorney General Ken Paxton, fresh off the historic landslide victory over an incumbent U.S. senator. Among other things, they discuss the “really crazy” positions that the Democrats’ nominee has taken and what Paxton has learned voters really want. The post Ken Paxton and the Will of the Voters appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

James Talarico, Ken Paxton fight for Texas Senate seat in November goes negative from the start

After it became clear that Paxton secured the Republican nomination, both campaigns unleashed their attacks on Tuesday night, with Talarico calling Paxton "corrupt" and Paxton calling Talarico "radical."

NEW: Ken Paxton Shocks Establishment, Defeats Cornyn In Texas Senate Primary

The recent Republican primary runoff in Texas has brought dramatic changes to the political landscape. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s victory over incumbent Senator John Cornyn signals a notable shift within the Texas GOP, heavily influenced by former President Donald Trump. This election encapsulates the factional struggles within the party, showcasing the rise of the MAGA movement and a movement away from traditional establishment politics. The…

A New ‘Wounded Bear Caucus’ in the Senate

“The congressional recess is typically a cooling-off period that helps ease tensions between the White House and Capitol Hill. But this time, Senate Republicans are staying just as hot,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “GOP aides characterized the mood as one of raw fury at President Trump over how he has treated senators, after he kneecapped Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s re-election bid while reaching a controversial deal to benefit himself and sup…

State of Texas: Paxton, Talarico launch attacks in high-stakes Senate showdown

Texas voters will elect a new U.S. senator this November. Attorney General Ken Paxton won Tuesday's Republican runoff, defeating incumbent John Cornyn. The victory sets the stage for a November showdown with Democratic nominee James Talarico.