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Trump makes third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend longtime stronghold
Trump’s visit aims to boost turnout as Ken Paxton trails James Talarico in most polls and Republicans pour millions into the race.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump heads to San Antonio, Texas, for his third visit in a month to rally with Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in an unexpectedly tight midterm race.
- Republicans are betting Trump can mobilize voters who powered his 2024 victory to retain Congress, spending heavily to defend territory in a state Trump won by 14 points.
- A Siena College poll released October 3 showed Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 45%, while Trump publicly criticized his ally last week, calling Paxton "a pain in the ass sometimes."
- James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin, said losing the race would be "devastating for Republicans and devastating for Donald Trump." Republican Governor Greg Abbott plans to skip the rally.
- Brandon Rottinghaus, a political science professor at the University of Houston, noted "Trump's visits are a Catch-22," as the president can inspire as much as he can repel during his 32-day campaign blitz.
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derwesten.de+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
In view of poor polls, Donald Trump is struggling intensely in Texas for the Republican Senate seat at risk.
·Essen, Germany
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The U.S. President has traveled to the state up to three times in less than 30 days
·Madrid, Spain
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The Toronto Star+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn’t be happier
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Democratic nominee James Talarico stopped holding campaign events in the Texas Senate race, his Republican opponent Ken Paxton saw an opening to pounce.
·Toronto, Canada
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Detroit Free PressDonald Trump calls for debate in close race for Senate in Texas
·Greenville, United States
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