The verification contradicts claims from State Rep. James Talarico, who released a response spot on Friday accusing Paxton of using fake AI videos to deceive voters. In that advertisement, Talarico denied allegations that he is a member of the Chinese Communist Party or that he supports sex change surgeries for children. The two candidates have launched a series of competing ads containing character attacks in the Texas Senate race.
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CNN Legal Analyst Confirms Ken Paxton’s Talarico Ad Is Accurate
US Politics16 days ago
The quotes used by Attorney General Ken Paxton to attack James Talarico in a recent campaign advertisement are genuine, said CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams. Williams stated that the contents of the ad are accurate and that the recording consists of Talarico's own words, rather than manipulated media.
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