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Texas Senate Race Draws Attention as Paxton Discusses Debate Terms
What happened
Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Texas Senate, is facing Democratic opponent James Talarico in the race. Talarico has proposed holding a debate on Fox News. Libertarian candidate Ted Brown is also running in the race.
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CBS News leads with questions about Paxton's "likability problem" and describes his "checkered past," focusing on Republican voters weighing concerns about the candidate's history.
- CBSRepublican, Democratic strategists weigh in on if Ken Paxton has a likability problemCBS News · Lean Left
Reason leads with the Libertarian candidate's potential impact on the race, highlighting Ted Brown's discussion of "Ken Paxton's corruption scandals" and questioning whether "Texas isn't as free as Republicans claim."
- RSNCould a Libertarian Swing the Texas Senate Race?Reason · Center
The Washington Times leads with Paxton's willingness to debate Talarico "if the terms were right" and notes that Paxton "did not acknowledge" the debate proposal, framing Fox News as "the Republican's presumed territory."
- WTKen Paxton says he would debate James Talarico in Texas Senate race 'if the terms were right'The Washington Times · Lean Right
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