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Paxton's Sweetheart Plea Deal With Pedophile Looms Over Texas Senate Race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has only been an official GOP Senate nominee for a few days, and he’s already dealing with fallout from a controversial offer that his office made to a pedophile.During an interview with CBS News, Democratic candidate James Talarico was asked to respond to a childish nickname that Paxton has used to describe him, “Talafreako.” “If…Read More
Trump Takes Cornyn's Scalp In Texas — And Terrifies Senate Republicans
President Donald Trump’s 11th hour endorsement against incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn seems to have paid off in Texas, as Trump’s champion Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton swamped Cornyn in the Senate primary, according to CNN and MS NOW projections. Cornyn conceded the election later that evening.Trump routinely targets Republicans he finds too independent by fielding or supporting more Trumpy…Read More
Massive Publicity Boosts Talarico After Botched Suppression Of Colbert Interview
If you wanted a textbook example of the Streisand Effect, look no further than the Trump administration’s meddling in the Texas Senate race.CBS News refused to air late night host Stephen Colbert’s interview with Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico, who is currently locked in a competitive Senate primary with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX).Colbert said that CBS’ lawyers feared retribution…Read More