The campaign push follows leaked audio in which Paxton blamed a GOP midterm convention in Dallas for a decline in Republican polling, a claim Trump dismissed by citing the event's 107 million views. Prediction markets on Kalshi now price Paxton's win probability at 33%, while other polls indicate Trump's approval on immigration among Texas Latinos is 36% across three competitive House districts. Vice President JD Vance has said he is not concerned by the leaked audio, although Senator John Cornyn described the revelations as a "Whoops."
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Trump Defends Ken Paxton in San Antonio Despite 33% Win Odds
US Politics13 days ago
Ken Paxton labeled Democratic opponent James Talarico a socialist and claimed the candidate had been absent from campaigning in Texas for 11 days during a rally with President Trump in San Antonio on Oct. 7. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office and supporters at the event that he has no regrets about endorsing Paxton, who is running for a U.S. Senate seat, despite recent internal party friction and questioning from the press.
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