Ken Paxton Avoided Debates for Years. Now He May Have No Choice
Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has avoided debating his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, in their U.S. Senate race. With the election approaching and polls showing a close contest, pressure from President Trump and others is increasing for Paxton to agree to a debate.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton has not agreed to debate James Talarico during the current Senate campaign.
- Paxton also avoided debates in his previous runs for Texas attorney general in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
- Polls show Talarico is either narrowly ahead or tied with Paxton in a tight race.
- This Senate race is one of the most high-profile campaigns in Texas this election cycle.
- President Trump and some Republicans have publicly called for Paxton to debate Talarico.
- Talarico has challenged Paxton multiple times, including invitations for three televised debates and a Fox News debate.
- Paxton’s campaign delayed agreeing to debates due to disagreements over moderators and other details.
- Political analyst Karl Rove said refusing to debate could hurt Paxton’s chances of winning.
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