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Paxton responds to Cornyn calling him ‘lazy’: ‘They don’t know my schedule’
Paxton says he is campaigning about 18 hours a day and courting Cornyn donors as polls show Democrat James Talarico ahead 47-40.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pushed back on Sunday against Sen. John Cornyn calling him a "lazy" campaigner, citing his 18-hour daily schedule and extensive travel across Texas.
- Earlier this month, Cornyn told the Texas Tribune that Paxton is at risk of losing to Democratic nominee James Talarico, describing him as a "poor campaigner" who is "lazy and doesn't raise money."
- Polling indicates a tight race, with Texas Public Opinion Research finding Talarico leading Paxton 47-40, while the Democrat's campaign holds more than $21.5 million compared to less than $1.8 million for the Republican.
- As of Thursday, Decision Desk HQ gave Talarico a 55 percent chance to win as he attempts to become the first Democrat to win a Senate race in the Lone Star State since former Sen. Lloyd Bentsen in 1988.
- Paxton reached out to Cornyn's donors and formed a joint fundraising committee with the National Republican Senatorial Committee, asserting that party unity is essential to holding the Senate and Texas.
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Sen. John Cornyn refuses to close ranks behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, lobbing vicious attacks after losing to him in the Republican Senate primary -- and Texas Republicans are furious.
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