Trump-backed group announces $10m ad spend for midterm Senate race in Texas
Summary
A political group linked to President Donald Trump plans to spend $10 million on ads in Texas ahead of the midterm elections. The ads will mainly target Democratic candidate James Talarico as he runs against Trump-supported Republican Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat.Key Facts
- MAGA, Inc, a super PAC tied to President Trump’s movement, announced a $10 million ad spending plan in Texas.
- The spending is the group’s first major general election investment.
- Ads will focus on criticizing Democratic candidate James Talarico’s tax policies.
- Talarico is challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is facing scandals and an impeachment trial.
- Texas has not elected a Democrat to statewide office since 1993, but Democrats see a chance this year.
- Democrats accuse Republicans of favoring tax breaks for the wealthy, referencing a recent tax law under Trump.
- Talarico’s campaign says outside groups are spreading false information about him.
- President Trump will visit Texas to headline a Republican midterm convention.
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