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Years of scandals haven’t stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?

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Eight years ago, during a campaign for Texas attorney general, Justin Nelson ran television advertisements with security camera footage of Ken Paxton pocketing an expensive pen that didn't belong to him.

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  1. The Columbian

    Years of scandals haven’t stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that? (opens The Columbian)

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    Eight years ago, during a campaign for Texas attorney general, Justin Nelson ran television advertisements with security camera footage of Ken Paxton pocketing an expensive pen that didn't belong to him.

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that? (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas.

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