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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said a Republican midterm convention tied to Donald Trump 'dropped our numbers', suggesting the event dampened the party's polling or fundraising momentum ahead of the midterms. The remark has drawn attention as Republicans assess how closely to align with Trump heading into the election, with party figures openly debating the impact of his events on down-ticket performance.
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Sentencing remarks in the case of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are being discussed. Paxton, a Republican and close ally of Donald Trump, has faced years of legal battles, including securities fraud charges and a 2023 impeachment over bribery allegations, which ended in acquittal. Comment online is focused on what the judge's language in court signals about the case, though specific details of the remarks remain limited.
- 3Ken Paxton Privately Said Trump's Convention Hurt His Senate Campaign●Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump’s Convention Hurt Him
Ken Paxton, the Trump loyalist and Republican Senate nominee in Texas, privately complained that the party's national convention damaged his campaign. In audio obtained by The New York Times, Paxton said that "everybody's numbers dropped" after the event, an unusual admission from one of the party's most prominent candidates during a key stretch of the race.
- 4Ken Paxton's Christian politics criticized amid scandal history●Ken Paxton’s Christian identity politics obscure a history of scandal | Sidney Blumenthal https://www. theguardian.com/c
A Guardian opinion column by Sidney Blumenthal argues that Texas Senator Ken Paxton leans on Christian identity politics to distract from a long record of scandals, including legal troubles and impeachment. The piece frames Paxton's religiosity as a political shield, drawing attention to the tension between his public faith and his ethical controversies.
- 5Ken Paxton's Christian identity politics mask record of scandal▼Ken Paxton’s Christian identity politics obscure a history of scandal | Sidney Blumenthal
Sidney Blumenthal argues in The Guardian that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leans on Christian identity politics to distract from a long history of scandal, including his impeachment, securities fraud accusations, and whistleblower disputes. The piece frames Paxton's religious framing as a deliberate shield for ethics controversies that have followed him throughout his political career.
- 6Sen. John Cornyn Discusses Jack Smith, Paxton and GOP Midterm Odds▼Sen. John Cornyn on Jack Smith, Ken Paxton and the GOP Midterm Chances https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/all-things-with-kim-
Texas Senator John Cornyn sits down with the Wall Street Journal's Kim Strassel for a podcast interview covering special counsel Jack Smith, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the Republican Party's prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. The conversation touches on key legal and political figures shaping GOP strategy heading into the vote.
- 7Ken Paxton Privately Said Trump's Convention Hurt Him, Report Says●Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump's Convention Hurt Him https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/po
A New York Times report says Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee in Texas, privately expressed that a convention tied to Donald Trump's midterm push damaged his own standing. The claim has drawn attention as the Texas race becomes a flashpoint in the 2026 midterms, raising questions about tensions between Paxton and Trump's political operation.
- 8Paxton tacks to center as Talarico leads Texas polls▼Election Dispatches:: Paxton, Trailing Talarico in Polls, Tacks Toward the Center in Texas
Ken Paxton, trailing James Talarico in polling for the Texas race, is shifting his messaging toward the political center. The New York Times reports the move as part of its election dispatches from Texas. Observers read the pivot as an attempt to broaden his appeal beyond the Republican base after falling behind in early campaign polls.