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Paxton tacks to center as Talarico leads Texas polls
Original: 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.
Why now: Paxton's polling deficit and strategic pivot are fresh developments in a closely watched Texas election.
Evidence
- Election Dispatches:: Paxton, Trailing Talarico in Polls, Tacks Toward the Center in Texas · The New York Times
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