Let's Go: Ken Paxton Opens General Election Campaign With a Not-So-Gentle Message for James Talarico
Ken Paxton has officially launched his general election campaign against James Talarico, leveraging past statements made by Talarico to paint him as a radical. Talarico has attempted to distance himself from his controversial comments, claiming they have been taken out of context. As the campaign progresses, Paxton's team is expected to continue highlighting Talarico's past to sway voters in Texas.
- ▪Ken Paxton is the GOP Senate nominee in Texas, running against Democrat James Talarico.
- ▪Talarico has acknowledged some of his past statements as regrettable but claims they have been misrepresented.
- ▪Paxton's campaign is utilizing Talarico's previous comments to portray him as out of touch with Texas values.
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- ▪ What challenges await James Talarico and Ken Paxton in Texas Senate election — CBS News — Top
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Let's Go: Ken Paxton Opens General Election Campaign With a Not-So-Gentle Message for James Talarico By Sister Toldjah | 11:00 PM on May 27, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Julio Cortez Though I find it pretty amusing that there are various "political experts" out there among the Commentariat™ who are now suggesting that the seat currently held by the departing Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) might be flippable, I'm not yet ready to declare any race a "sure thing" one way or the other, considering the current political climate, which things you once thought would never happen have actually happened.
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