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Republicans fret as Paxton awaits Trump team's cash in Texas

Trump has pledged to help Paxton, but the scale and timing of his political operation's spending remain uncertain.

Republicans fret as Paxton awaits Trump team's cash in Texas
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Republicans are concerned that outside GOP groups have not yet spent heavily to support Ken Paxton, while James Talarico’s campaign has dominated Texas Senate race advertising since June. Donald Trump has pledged to help Paxton, but the scale of that support remains unclear.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose political operation has been expected to provide financial support for Paxton.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate whose campaign is awaiting additional outside advertising support.

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Democratic Senate candidate whose campaign has led the race in advertising.

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader whose aligned super PAC backed Cornyn in the primary and is looking to MAGA Inc. to take the lead.

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President scheduled to headline a MAGA Inc. event in Michigan.

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senator and NRSC chair who described the Texas strategy as strong and anticipated outside money would flow.

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator whose aligned super PAC is among the groups targeting Talarico with television ads.

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and former primary opponent of Paxton, whom Republican leaders viewed as a less costly general-election candidate.

ALSO MENTIONED  Greg Abbott, Texas governor who signed the state bill restricting certain land sales.

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Trump's Financial Support for Paxton's Texas Senate Bid Remains Unclear

Donald Trump has said he will help Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, but the scale of spending by Trump's political operation remains unclear. James Talarico has outspent Republicans on race advertising. Center outlets emphasize Republican concern over Paxton's financial backing and Talarico's advertising advantage; their accounts tell the story in much the same way.

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