Senate candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico propose different plans to help Texans with affordability
Paxton seeks larger tax deductions while Talarico backs higher wages, union power and debt relief as polls show a close race.
- Last week, Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico introduced competing economic agendas while campaigning in North Texas ahead of the November general election.
- Affordability emerged as a central campaign issue as Talarico unveiled his "New American Dream" agenda and Paxton released his "Protecting the Texas Promise" plan.
- Paxton proposed $50,000 tax deductions for homebuyers and medical expenses, while Talarico proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour and repealing tax breaks for the top 1%.
- Recent polling from Texas Pulse and Texas A&M University's Bush School shows Talarico leading Paxton 47% to 43%, though the race remains competitive.
- Talarico pledged $25 million in outreach to Black Texans, addressing concerns that the Democratic Party takes this demographic for granted.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton held a tele-town hall as part of his run for U.S. Senate, and he was confronted by a question he didn't want to answer."Hi Paxton, nice to meet you," said one caller. "I'm just wondering — why did you cheat on your wife?""Um. I'm not going to talk about personal issues that relate to my family, just like I don't think you would want to discuss your marriage on a call with thousands of people," said Paxton. "All …
How Paxton and Talarico Would Tackle Texas’ Affordability Problem
While campaigning in North Texas last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democrat state Rep. James Talarico offered differing plans for tackling affordability issues facing Texans. Paxton, who held an event in Allen, discussed his plan for addressing affordability, which he called “Protecting the Texas Promise.” Paxton’s plan centers on reducing taxes for homeowners...
James Talarico leans into populist message in Pasadena, attacking Ken Paxton and ‘billionaire megadonors’
State Rep. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, used the event to lay out his “New American Dream” economic proposals. Attorney General Paxton, his Republican rival, made his own campaign swing through Houston last week.
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