Paxton has avoided making any public commitment to a debate in recent weeks despite repeated challenges from Talarico to join him on stage. The call for a confrontation from Trump adds pressure to Paxton as the candidates continue their competition for the Texas seat.
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Trump Demands Ken Paxton Debate James Talarico for Texas Senate Seat
US Politics13 days ago
James Talarico has accepted 5 separate invitations to debate for a Texas Senate seat, all of which his opponent Ken Paxton has rejected. President Donald Trump has since entered the fray to call for the debate, declaring that Paxton is “ready, willing, and able” to face Talarico in a public forum.
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