Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Urges Voters to Back Him in New Ad
The 30-second spot drew swift mockery online as Angela Paxton urged Texans to back her estranged husband’s Senate campaign.
- On Saturday, a Republican PAC released a campaign ad featuring Sen. Angela Paxton supporting her ex-husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in his race against James Talarico for a Texas Senate seat.
- Angela Paxton filed for divorce on "biblical grounds" last year after Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, where his former chief of staff testified about his alleged extramarital affair.
- An affiliate of Senate Majority Leader John Thune's Senate Leadership Fund paid for the spot, the Washington Sun reported, while critics quickly pointed out the awkward backdrop.
- Rep. Veronica Escobar blasted the ad, saying "She wouldn't tolerate Ken Paxton's immoral and corrupt conduct. But she expects Texans to." Democratic pollster John Anzalone warned the strategy could alienate female voters.
- Progressive political analyst Molly Jong-Fast questioned if the campaign intended to remind voters of the divorce, while internet personality Jared Shult joked "This had to be part of the divorce agreement.
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Angela Paxton Demolishes Leftist Dreams: Estranged Wife of Ken Paxton Urges Conservative Voters to ‘Hold the Line’ and Vote GOP Straight Down the Ticket! * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hᴏft
Texas State Senator Angela Paxton is sending a clear message to Republican voters ahead of November: whatever personal disagreements they may have with individual candidates, vote Republican.
Kaanita Iyer Ken Paxton’s wife, who filed for divorce last year, expressed her support for the Republican candidate to the Texas Senate without mentioning him by name, stating in a new announcement that she will vote for the “Republican list.” Angela, in addition to filing for divorce, accused Paxton of adultery, arguing that in
Paxton’s Wife Begs Texans To Vote For Republicans
The New York Times reports: Angela Paxton wants to clear the air. Mrs. Paxton, the estranged wife of Ken Paxton, a conservative firebrand locked in a fierce battle for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, is urging voters in a new ad to back the entire Republican ticket when they go to the polls next … The post Paxton’s Wife Begs Texans To Vote For Republicans appeared first on Joe.My.God..
Mockery as GOP airs 'most embarrassing ad' featuring candidate's estranged wife
A new GOP ad making the case for a scandal-plagued Texas Senate candidate drew swift mockery online because of who was delivering the pitch.On Saturday, a Republican super PAC put out an ad featuring state Sen. Angela Paxton, the estranged wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running against James Talarico for a Senate seat. The ad was paid for by an affiliate of Senate Majority Leader John Thune's Senate Leadership Fund, the Washin…
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