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Paxton asks Republicans for prayers, votes at midterm convention

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Paxton called Texas state Rep. James Talarico “the most radical Democrat in Texas history," while calling out his positions on everything from Christianity to energy.

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  1. FOX 4 Dallas

    Paxton asks Republicans for prayers, votes at midterm convention (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    Paxton called Texas state Rep. James Talarico “the most radical Democrat in Texas history," while calling out his positions on everything from Christianity to energy.

  2. Bloomberg

    Ken Paxton Banks on Trump Sway, Republican Midterm Convention for Late Boost (opens Bloomberg)

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    President Donald Trump frustrated many of his allies in Congress by backing Ken Paxton to be the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas. Now, with Trump traveling to the state in hopes of healing those wounds, Paxton is revving up attacks on his Democratic rival, James Talarico.

  3. The Christian Post

    Paxton calls Talarico 'most radical Democrat in Texas history' at GOP's midterm convention (opens The Christian Post)

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    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton rallied supporters at the GOP's midterm convention on Wednesday, where he praised President Donald Trump, outlined tax relief proposals aimed at working families, and sharply criticized his opponent as a radical threat to the state and the country.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Trump makes convention pitch for Paxton: You may not like his looks, but he’s the best AG in Texas history (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump made an unconventional appeal Wednesday night for Texans to elect state Attorney General Ken Paxton to the U.S. Senate at the Republican Party’s midterm convention. Speaking to a primetime crowd, Trump doubled down on comments making fun of Paxton’s appearance and demeanor, wh…

  5. Marshall News Messenger

    Paxton asks for prayers, votes during Texas convention speech (opens Marshall News Messenger)

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    The Republican Party’s first midterm convention began Wednesday in Dallas, where President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were scheduled to headline two nights of speeches, policy showcases and political cheerleading.