Trump May Be Paxton’s Best Weapon Against Talarico Despite GOP Concerns
Summary
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Texas to support Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in a close race against Democrat James Talarico. While some Republicans worry Trump’s presence may hurt candidates, polling shows the race has become slightly tighter since Trump’s rallies.Key Facts
- President Trump is visiting Texas on October 27 to help Ken Paxton in the midterm election.
- Ken Paxton faces challenges including a 2023 impeachment and securities fraud charges resolved in 2024.
- Democrat James Talarico has led in most polls, but by small margins.
- Some GOP operatives worry Trump's declining approval and voter concerns on issues like gas prices might hurt Republican candidates.
- After Trump’s rally in San Antonio, polls show the gap between Paxton and Talarico has narrowed.
- Paxton’s campaign welcomes Trump’s support and is actively engaging with voters.
- Poll data shows Talarico’s lead dropped from around 3.2 points before Trump’s rally to about 0.8 points after.
- The race remains very close with some polls even showing Paxton ahead by a tiny margin.
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