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Nicolle Wallace floored as Ken Paxton's 'dumpster fire' implodes: 'Worse by the week'

A newly leaked recording has Paxton saying he has little control over his campaign’s messaging and direction.

Nicolle Wallace floored as Ken Paxton's 'dumpster fire' implodes: 'Worse by the week'
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Oct 5, 2026
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A newly leaked recording captures Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton saying he has little control over his campaign’s messaging and direction. Nicolle Wallace mocked the campaign as worsening, while the article notes polls showing Paxton trailing James Talarico.

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Trump Backs Ken Paxton's Texas Senate Bid

Outlets report that Donald Trump has endorsed and campaigned for Ken Paxton's Texas Senate bid, while leaked recordings and Trump's public remarks about Paxton have drawn attention to the campaign. Left-leaning outlets present Trump's insults and interventions as worsening Paxton's campaign difficulties. Center outlets focus on leaked remarks, Republican concern and electoral vulnerability while noting Trump's continued endorsement. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's support for Paxton, with some casting negative coverage as an effort to undermine him.

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