Texas Republican Senate Nominee Blames Trump Event for Campaign Drop
Published 10h ago · Updated 2h ago
Covered in 2 countries
Leaked audio reveals a top Republican Senate candidate privately blaming a Trump convention for hurting his campaign numbers.
Ken Paxton, a prominent Republican Senate candidate in Texas and staunch loyalist, was caught on leaked audio admitting that Donald Trump's convention harmed his electoral prospects. In the recording, Paxton remarked that his numbers and those of others declined following the Dallas gathering. The remarks offer a rare instance of a high-profile conservative criticising the political fallout of a major party event.
- Ken Paxton made the remarks regarding Donald Trump's convention in audio obtained by media outlets.
- The leaked recording captured the candidate stating that support levels fell across the board after the two-day summit.
- The summit in question took place earlier in the month in Dallas, Texas.
Why it matters
The incident highlights underlying tensions within the Republican party as high-stakes midterm elections approach, revealing private anxieties about the political impact of major party events.
What outlets agree on
Both sources report that Ken Paxton was captured on leaked audio complaining that Donald Trump's convention harmed his campaign and lowered support numbers.
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Covered by 2 outlets
100% of the sources are Left
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- The IndependentTexas Senate candidate turns on Trump and blames him for faltering campaign: ‘Dropped our numbers’2h ago · open ↗
- The New York TimesKen Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump’s Convention Hurt Him10h ago · open ↗
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