Paxton's Senate Bid Draws Attention Over DC Comment, Record Tracker and Party Reactions
Ken Paxton's Senate campaign faced scrutiny this week over a comment about his operations, a tracker of his shifting positions, mixed reactions from fellow Republicans, a new endorsement, and a separate regulatory investigation he launched as Texas attorney general.
Key Facts
- —Paxton described his campaign's operations as 'all coming from DC,' first reported by Politico and later covered by the Guardian.
- —The Houston Chronicle published a tracker documenting shifts in Paxton's public positions over time, alongside those of Democratic candidate James Talarico.
- —Louisiana Senator John Kennedy said he does not know Paxton well when asked about his character, per the Daily Caller.
- —Former Dallas Cowboys player Randy White endorsed Paxton and criticized Talarico as untrustworthy, according to Fox News.
- —Paxton, as Texas attorney general, opened an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over alleged 'deceptive and unlawful practices,' according to the Washington Examiner.
Ken Paxton's campaign for the U.S. Senate seat from Texas became a focal point this week, touching on the mechanics of his campaign and the standing of his political support within his own party.
At the center of the story is a comment Paxton made describing his campaign's operations as "all coming from DC." The remark was first reported by Politico and later covered by the Guardian.
Separately, the Houston Chronicle published a tracker comparing the past and current positions of candidates in the race, including Paxton and Democratic contender James Talarico. The tracker catalogs instances where Paxton's public stances have shifted over time, part of a broader examination of how candidates' records have evolved as the campaign has progressed.
Paxton's candidacy has also drawn varied responses from within his own party. Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, when asked directly whether Paxton has the character to serve in the Senate, said he does not know Paxton well, according to the Daily Caller.
Paxton also picked up an endorsement from former Dallas Cowboys player Randy White, who threw his support behind Paxton's campaign while also raising concerns about Talarico, saying the Democratic candidate "can't be trusted," according to Fox News.
Meanwhile, in his capacity as Texas attorney general, Paxton opened a formal investigation into UnitedHealth Group, alleging the company engaged in "deceptive and unlawful practices," according to the Washington Examiner. The probe is separate from his Senate campaign.
The Texas Senate race remains contested, with both Paxton and Talarico continuing to campaign ahead of the election.
References
- 1.Politico — original report on Paxton's 'all coming from DC' remark
- 2.The Guardian — follow-up coverage of Paxton's comment
- 3.Houston Chronicle — tracker of candidates' shifting positions, including Paxton and Talarico
- 4.Daily Caller — Senator John Kennedy's comments on Paxton's character
- 5.Fox News — Randy White's endorsement of Paxton and criticism of Talarico
- 6.Washington Examiner — Paxton's investigation into UnitedHealth Group
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