Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies

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The report provides named sources from both parties, race context, and details about the candidates’ controversies. It offers competing reactions but relies heavily on political figures’ assessments and gives limited direct response from the candidates.

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