Trump lashes out at Fox News as his mid-term fears spiral out of control Trump’s sagging approval has many Republicans in red states trailing in the polls The Independent UK · 10h ago
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urged Texans to vote for him. But she didn’t mention his name: ‘It’s about getting the whole team across the finish line’ She filed for divorce citing "biblical grounds" We Got This Covered · 15h ago
Trump sets off on midterm blitz – are his trademark rallies a liability for Republicans? Rallies have been mainstay of president’s brand but even some in his own party fear voters are sick of the sight of him The Guardian - US · 17h ago
In TV ad, Angela Paxton urges voters to back “the Republican ticket” that includes her estranged husband The ad is funded by a super PAC that has spent well over $100 million boosting Senate GOP nominee Ken Paxton, whom Angela Paxton accused of adultery in filing for divorce last year. The Texas Tribune · Oct 3
Paxton ally opposes Talarico’s request to unseal AG’s depositions from investing dispute Talarico’s campaign in August asked the court to unseal a pair of years-old depositions Paxton sat for, arguing the transcripts are “of immense public importance.” The Texas Tribune · Oct 2
Vance tells Americans not to ‘gripe about all the little things’ as cost of living soars Vance tells Sean Hannity that Democratic ‘arsonists’ will reverse Trump’s successes even as he admits his own administration needs more time The Independent UK · Oct 2
Trump Mocked Over 'Biggest Ice Cube' Claim During Texas Climate Rant Donald Trump's claim that melting ice had set a world record was mocked online after a Texas speech, while Arctic data offered no evidence supporting the statement. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
Trump says he’s struggling to ‘get the word out’ he’s a great president IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 2
Seth Meyers on Trump: ‘Is there anything this grub won’t make us pay for?’ Late-night hosts talked Trump’s use of taxpayer money to fund campaign ads as GOP candidates distance themselves The Guardian - US · Oct 2
Donald Trump Water Throwing Incident: POTUS Throws Glass of Water on Floor While Criticising Climate Change During a speech at Peterbilt's Denton plant, Donald Trump poured water onto the floor while criticising Biden-era emissions standards and calling climate change a scam International Business Times UK · Oct 2
Trump's superpower is fading Relentless persistence has driven his quest for grift and revenge. With midterm payback coming, it's not enough Salon · Oct 2
Angela Paxton’s Message: Elect the Elephant at All Costs Her appeal to put party loyalty above character and accountability ignores the price women will pay if Ken Paxton becomes a U.S. senator. Texas Observer · Oct 2
Texas 15th Court of Appeals race: Who is running and what to know Three seats on Texas’ 15th Court of Appeals are on the ballot in November. The court hears challenges to state laws and other consequential civil cases. Here’s what to know about the candidates. The Texas Tribune · Oct 2
The Texas Tribune · Oct 2 Republicans are spending big to boost Ken Paxton on the airwaves, but not in Spanish Nearly 7 in 10 Latino voters said in a recent statewide survey that when they see a political candidate on Spanish-language media, it “makes me feel they want to earn my vote.”
The Economic Times · Oct 2 Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost Donald Trump and JD Vance are ramping up campaigning in Republican-leaning states ahead of the November 3 midterms, as GOP leaders try to boost turnout and enthusiasm amid concerns over the economy, affordability and the Iran war. Trump has promised a near-daily campaign sprint, while Republicans are also targeting races…
The Economic Times · Oct 2 Trump and Vance hit campaign trail as Republicans seek to energise voters Trump and Vance are actively campaigning in Republican strongholds as midterm elections approach next month. They seek to energize their base and improve GOP candidate chances amid growing competition for Congressional control. The political landscape shows increasing anxiety among Republican leaders due to low approval ratings for Trump's administration. Trump…
The Independent UK · Oct 2 Trump gets back at Ken Paxton after he criticized GOP convention calling struggling Senate hopeful a ‘pain in the a**’ Trump has repeatedly insulted Paxton, spending both days of his GOP convention complaining about his fashion sense
The Independent UK · Oct 1 Trump touts having the best numbers of any president, despite his dismal approval rating Facing electoral humiliation in Texas, Trump claims press isn’t doing enough to sell his successes
The Independent UK · Oct 1 Trump’s Texas-sized problem is about more than TV ratings Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas was a ‘drag’ on Ken Paxton’s numbers, the Texas candidate admits, but Trump remains fixated on TV ratings, writes John Bowden
Texas Observer · Oct 1 A Blue Wave Could Sweep Greg Abbott’s Handpicked Houston Judges Out of Office But experts say that, as Harris County judicial seats have swung with the political tides, it’s not partisanship that matters for criminal defendants.
Roll Call · Oct 1 ‘Pain in the ass’: Trump again shows annoyance with Paxton after leaked audio President Donald Trump on Thursday once again had Texas on his mind, stumping for state Attorney General Ken Paxton a day after leaked audio added to the awkwardness between the president and a Senate candidate he called a “pain in the ass.” He used an official White House event to…
International Business Times · Oct 1 Ken Paxton Gets $131 Million Boost From PAC As GOP's Concern About Texas Senate Race Grows Polls have shown a tight race between Paxton and Democratic candidate James Talarico.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 1 Senate GOP smashing political spending records in Texas with ad-buying binge for Ken Paxton With the Senate GOP majority hinging on a red Texas, Republicans spent an eye-popping $122 million in September to support nominee Ken Paxton. But the polls have hardly budged.
Latin Times · Oct 1 Paxton Caught on Tape: "The Convention Dropped Our Numbers" — Talarico Surges Ahead in Texas Leaked audio catches Ken Paxton saying the GOP convention hurt his numbers as James Talarico leads by up to 6 points in the most competitive Texas Senate race in decades.