Trump made a mess in Texas by backing Paxton. Now Republicans want him to clean it up.
As the race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico heats up, Republicans in Texas are starting to sweat.
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Part of The 2026 Texas Senate race: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton
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