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

Paxton's campaign is spending far less on ads than Talarico's as Republicans await more outside support.

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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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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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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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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Republicans Raise Funding Concerns in Paxton's Texas Senate Race

Outlets report Republican concern about Ken Paxton's financial support in the Texas Senate race against James Talarico, describing a funding or advertising gap between the campaigns. Left-leaning outlets focus on warnings that Trump's support may be delayed and treat the uncertainty as a vulnerability for Paxton. Center outlets emphasize Talarico's advertising lead and uncertainty about the scale of outside Republican support. Right-leaning outlets frame the gap as a warning about defending Texas and highlight John Kennedy's call for Trump to spend.

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