Ken Paxton’s Marriage Comes Under Scrutiny in Texas Senate Race
She said Republican women will decide the race and warned that leaving the ballot blank could cost the party its Senate seat.
- On Monday, Texas state senator Angela Paxton released a video of recent remarks urging Republican women to support GOP candidates this fall, even if they harbor reservations about specific nominees.
- Some Texas Republicans remain concerned about Paxton's viability due to his record of scandals, including multiple allegations of infidelity; Democrat James Talarico continues to lead Paxton in recent polls for the critical Senate seat.
- In her speech titled "The Elephant in the Room," Angela Paxton argued Republicans must prioritize the "seat" over the candidate, stating, "We cannot ignore the elephant in the room. If we do, we will lose."
- The Senate Leadership Fund is spending over $100 million to advertise on Paxton's behalf, while President Donald Trump plans multiple trips to boost him; Angela Paxton urged voters not to leave the race blank on ballots.
- Maintaining the GOP's narrow majority remains critical for party leadership. Angela Paxton cast the decision to support the nominee as essential for the future, noting the race could have implications for her own reelection in Texas.
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Ken Paxton’s Wife Asks GOP Women to Look Past Flaws
“Angela Paxton, who is divorcing Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, posted a video Monday of recent remarks urging Republican women to support GOP candidates in Texas this fall even if they have reservations about them,” CNN reports. “In the speech, Angela Paxton, a Texas state senator, did not mention her husband or his hotly […]
‘We cannot ignore the elephant in the room’: Ken Paxton’s estranged wife speaks to GOP women
Angela Paxton, who is divorcing Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, posted a video Monday of recent remarks urging Republican women to support GOP candidates in Texas this fall even if they have reservations about them.
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