Funding and Advertising in the Texas Senate Race
Republicans voiced concern about Ken Paxton’s financial support as James Talarico led Texas Senate race advertising, while Donald Trump’s spending plans remained unclear. Coverage differs on whether the story is Paxton’s vulnerability, the advertising gap, or Republicans’ effort to defend the seat.
Lead article · ScrippsnewsRepublicans fret as Talarico bombards airwaves and Paxton awaits Trump cashHow each side told it
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Paxton and Talarico were named together by 3 of 5 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Ran against Talarico while facing concerns about the level of Republican financial and advertising support.
Led advertising in the race since June and began airing ads attacking Paxton.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. left-leaning: 1 article, first mon 8:15 pm, 36 hours after the first report. center: 2 articles, first sun 8:00 am. right-leaning: 1 article, first mon 4:47 pm, 33 hours after the first report. unrated: 1 article, first sun 11:41 am.
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