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Paxton privately blames campaign troubles on Iran war and gas prices
Original: Exclusive: Paxton privately blames campaign woes on Iran war, gas prices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has privately attributed his campaign difficulties to the war involving Iran and rising gasoline prices, according to an Axios exclusive. The report suggests Paxton believes economic fallout from the conflict and pain at the pump are weighing on his political standing rather than his own legal and ethical controversies.
Why now: The Axios exclusive offers a rare glimpse into how Paxton privately explains his political struggles, linking them to current war and energy-price headlines.
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