Texas Republicans trade blame as Ken Paxton's Senate bid falters
Republican nominee Ken Paxton faces negative headlines weeks before Election Day, and some suburban women are shifting toward his Democratic opponent.
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What happened
Republicans in the Texas Senate race are blaming one another weeks before Election Day, as nominee Ken Paxton faces a stream of negative headlines.
Why it matters
The shift among suburban women could cost Paxton the race in a tight contest.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 5:00 PM ET: Republicans in Texas's Senate race began blaming one another as Paxton's campaign faltered under negative headlines.
- Oct 19, 10:48 AM ET: Interviews with suburban women revealed apathy toward Paxton and an active shift by some toward his Democratic opponent.
Coverage
- Suburban women souring on Paxton could doom him in tight race (Molly Hennessy-Fiske)
- With Ken Paxton’s race faltering, GOP looks for someone to blame (The Hill)
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