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Coverage dated October 2, 2026

Rove says if Paxton doesn't debate Talarico, 'he loses'

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Republican strategist Karl Rove said he believes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will lose his bid for Senate if he does not agree to a debate with his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James Talarico.

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  1. Revolver News

    Karl Rove predicts Ken Paxton ‘loses’ election if he doesn’t debate Talarico… (opens Revolver News)

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  2. Newsweek

    Karl Rove Questions If Ken Paxton Has 'the Guts' to Debate James Talarico (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Could the Texas U.S. Senate race come down to a debate between James Talarico and Ken Paxton? Karl Rove says it might.

  3. The Hill

    Rove says if Paxton doesn't debate Talarico, 'he loses' (opens The Hill)

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    Republican strategist Karl Rove said he believes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will lose his bid for Senate if he does not agree to a debate with his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James Talarico.

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