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August 30, 2026
Ken Paxton Urges Trump for Financial Support Amid Close Race with Talarico
- Ken Paxton is trailing James Talarico by six points in a recent poll and is seeking a cash infusion from Trump’s MAGA Inc. PAC, which has over $800 million available.
- Senator John Cornyn has publicly criticized Paxton's campaign efforts and indicated he will not support him financially, complicating Paxton's fundraising efforts.
- Republican Senator John Kennedy emphasized the need for Trump's financial support, stating that the Senate GOP has not budgeted funds for Paxton's campaign.
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- Republicans fret as Talarico bombards airwaves and Paxton awaits Trump team’s cashAug 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM · CNN
- Trump needs to stump up $200M for Republicans to win Texas, senator pleads: ‘We need help’Aug 30, 2026 at 8:10 PM · Independent