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Trump made a mess in Texas by backing Paxton. Now Republicans want him to clean it up.

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As the race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico heats up, Republicans in Texas are starting to sweat.

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    Trump made a mess in Texas by backing Paxton. Now Republicans want him to clean it up. (opens MS Now)

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    As the race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico heats up, Republicans in Texas are starting to sweat.

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