Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz | National/World News
The ads criticize Talarico’s tax positions, and his campaign disputes their claims.
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MAGA, Inc. is spending $10 million on ads in the Texas Senate race, targeting Democrat James Talarico and promoting Republican Ken Paxton. The Associated Press reports the spending is the group’s first significant investment in a major general-election contest.
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22 OUTLETSOutlets agree that the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA, Inc. launched a $10 million advertising campaign in the Texas Senate race supporting Republican Ken Paxton and targeting Democrat James Talarico, whose campaign disputed the ads' claims about his tax record. Center outlets emphasize the ad buy as a major midterm investment in a competitive race, detailing the campaign disputes over Talarico's tax positions. Right-leaning outlets frame the spending as vital reinforcement to defend Paxton, with Dailycaller pointing to efforts to protect a seat in a tightening contest.
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