Amid controversial Senate campaigns, Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support
Summary
Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate candidate from Texas, and Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, visited Washington to gather support from their parties. Paxton met with President Donald Trump after receiving his endorsement ahead of the Texas runoff election, while both candidates face concerns about their impact on the November midterm Senate races.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton is a Republican running for Senate in Texas and is the state attorney general.
- Graham Platner is a Democrat running for Senate in Maine.
- Both candidates visited Washington, D.C., to build support within their parties.
- Paxton met with President Donald Trump, who had endorsed him before the Texas runoff election.
- Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Texas runoff.
- Some Senate Republicans worry Paxton could be a weaker candidate against Democrat James Talarico.
- Paxton has faced legal and personal controversies, including an indictment, impeachment, and public marital issues.
- Both Paxton and Platner attended fundraising events during their visit.
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