The new disclosure is one of several leaked recordings from the same event. Previous clips show Paxton advocating for cuts to mandatory federal spending for programs like Social Security and Medicare, as well as blaming the Iran war and diesel prices above $6 per gallon for his struggles in the polls. Paxton currently trails Democratic challenger James Talarico by 6 points in some polling, while Senator Cornyn recently responded to the leaks by advising that candidates "got to be more careful when you run with the big dogs."
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Ken Paxton Accuses John Cornyn of Wanting Him to Lose in Latest Leak
US Politics12 days ago
Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton told donors and lobbyists that fellow party members are undermining his effort to win a seat in the U.S. Senate. In a recording obtained by CNN from a fundraiser last month, Paxton claimed that Senator John Cornyn is "clearly not helping" and "wants me to lose," signaling that a years-long feud between the two officials is intensifying as the election approaches.
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