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Ken Paxton Endorsement and Texas Senate Race Rumors Draw Attention
Original: ken paxton
Texas politics is in focus as Trump defends his endorsement of state Republican Ken Paxton despite leaked recordings, saying he has no regrets. Meanwhile, Trump and other Republicans have promoted a false rumor that Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was missing in Ohio; Talarico says he was sidelined by flu in the final stretch of his campaign.
Why now: Trump's comments defending Paxton and spreading false rumors about his rival Talarico sparked fresh attention to the Texas Senate race.
Ken PaxtonJames TalaricoDonald TrumpTexas
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 22 h ago to 21 h ago.
Evidence
- Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio · The New York Times
- Trump says 'nobody knows' where Talarico is. Here's what we know · USA Today
- James Talarico diagnosed with flu as he enters final stretch of Senate campaign · San Antonio Current
- Trump says he has ‘no regrets’ about endorsing Texas Republican Ken Paxton amid leaked recordings – live · The Guardian
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