Texas Barbecue Restaurant Blames 'Rogue Employee' for Allowing Paxton Event
Summary
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que apologized after a campaign event for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton took place at its New Braunfels location. The restaurant said ownership had not approved the event and blamed a “rogue employee,” while Paxton and Republican officials publicly promoted the gathering.Key Facts
- The event was listed for Saturday morning as part of Paxton’s “Come and Take It Tour.”
- Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Darrell Issa were listed as participants; Paxton later posted that Cruz joined him.
- The restaurant said it had no prior knowledge that Paxton would be allowed to hold the event at its location.
- The restaurant said it does not endorse political candidates and that ownership had not authorized the event.
- The article cited a RealClearPolitics polling average showing James Talarico ahead of Paxton, 48.4% to 46.9%.
- Harris and Dallas counties reported record first-day early-voting numbers, while Denton County also set a first-day record.
- The article cited a RealClearPolitics average showing Governor Greg Abbott leading Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa, 49.8% to 46.5%.
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