Ken Paxton Wins Texas Republican Senate Runoff

Left-leaning

33% · AVG CRED 54

5articles · 5 outlets

THE FRAME

“Paxton’s win as Democratic opening”

Left-leaning articles portray Paxton’s nomination as a Republican liability, emphasizing his controversies and the prospect of a stronger opening for Talarico.

The Daily BeastMAY 27 · 12:45 PM ET

Donald Trump's Expensive Texas Priamry Revenge Gamble Is Already BackfiringTalarico’s campaign reported a surge in donations after Paxton won the Republican primary.CRED 71BAL 50 INFORMATIONAL

The NationMAY 28 · 5:00 AM ET

Trump's Texas Senate Primary Win Is Going to Backfire SpectacularlyThe article assesses Talarico’s prospects and the financial and strategic consequences of a competitive Senate race.CRED 63BAL 30 INFORMATIONAL

Alaska Native News (cites Common Dreams)MAY 28 · 10:02 AM ET

Trump Loyalist Ken Paxton—Dubbed 'Most Corrupt Politician in America'—Wins Texas Senate PrimaryAfter Paxton’s runoff victory, Talarico criticized his record and framed the Senate race as a challenge to a corrupt political system.CRED 53BAL 25 INFORMATIONAL

Center

20% · AVG CRED 60

3articles · 3 outlets

THE FRAME

“A competitive race taking shape”

Center outlets describe Republican efforts to consolidate behind Paxton alongside Democratic arguments that Talarico can compete.

The HillMAY 28 · 1:15 PM ET

Democrats think they can turn Texas blue with Paxton vs. Talarico Senate raceDemocrats argue that Talarico’s appeal and the political environment give him a chance to win the Texas Senate race.CRED 78BAL 55 INFORMATIONALTHE HILL · CARRIED BY YAHOO NEWS

2paragraphsMAY 27 · 3:45 PM ET

Talarico Says Republicans Lying About Veganism Make Him "Feel Pretty Good"Talarico invited Cornyn’s supporters to join his campaign and said Paxton’s veganism accusation left him feeling good about his chances.CRED 41BAL 45 MIXED

ThenationaldeskMAY 27 · 3:13 PM ET

Divided Texas Republicans begin uniting against Democratic Senate hopefulRepublican officials have begun uniting behind Ken Paxton and campaigning against Talarico.CRED —BAL 65 INFORMATIONALTHENATIONALDESK · CARRIED BY KOMO

Right-leaning

33% · AVG CRED 51

5articles · 5 outlets

THE FRAME

“Testing Talarico’s statewide appeal”

Right-leaning outlets cover the contest for Cornyn supporters and, in several articles, portray Talarico’s past remarks or positions as electoral liabilities.