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Talarico challenges Paxton to debates before November midterms

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"We'll see if Ken Paxton has the courage to show up," Talarico said.

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  1. WFAA Dallas

    Dates and times announced for debates between Paxton and Talarico (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    James Talarico (D) and Ken Paxton (R) are scheduled to face off in three televised debates this fall.

  2. Myfox Zone

    Talarico's team agrees to dates and times for debates, Paxton's team says they're still negotiating (opens Myfox Zone)

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    Myfox Zone's feed description

    James Talarico released a planned schedule to face off in three televised debates this fall. Paxton's camp says they are close to an agreement for one.

  3. Border Report

    Talarico challenges Paxton to debates before November midterms (opens Border Report)

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    Border Report's feed description

    "We'll see if Ken Paxton has the courage to show up," Talarico said.

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