Democratic opponent James Talarico responded by stating the ad asks Texans to "close their eyes" and prioritize party over individual character. Other commentators, including Kurt Bardella, characterized the endorsement as a strategic error that invites renewed public scrutiny of the couple's separation and previous allegations of corruption against Ken Paxton.
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Angela Paxton Backs Ken Paxton Senate Bid Despite Adultery Claims
US Politics13 days ago
The New York Times reports that a Texas state senator is publicly supporting the candidacy of the man she is currently divorcing. In a political advertisement funded by a Texas PAC that recently aired during a national sporting event, Angela Paxton urges voters to support the Republican ticket for the Nov 3 election, effectively endorsing Ken Paxton's bid for the U.S. Senate despite accusing him of adultery in their divorce proceedings.
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