Ken Paxton Says DC Controls His Texas Senate Campaign in Leaked Audio
Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in leaked audio that he has little control over his U.S. Senate campaign because important decisions and messages are coming from Washington, D.C. The audio appeared amid a competitive race against Democrat James Talarico and tensions with President Donald Trump, who supports Paxton but has also criticized him publicly.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton is running for U.S. Senate in Texas.
- He said in leaked audio that others in Washington control his campaign messaging.
- The audio was recorded at a private fundraiser last month and obtained by Politico.
- Paxton is competing against Democrat James Talarico in a close race.
- President Donald Trump has endorsed Paxton but has also criticized him during the campaign.
- Another recent leaked audio showed Paxton saying a Republican convention hurt his poll numbers.
- Paxton’s team denied claims made from the leaked audios, calling them manipulative.
- The election is set for November 3, about four weeks after the audio leaked.
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