- Polling shows Democrat James Talarico leading AG Ken Paxton, and an analyst says Democrats may actually have a real shot at a statewide win in Texas this year.
- Paxton’s string of legal troubles and scandals — impeachment, multiple indictments and an extramarital affair — are being blamed for damaging his support.
- Big fundraising gap: Talarico has about $68M (including a record $30M quarter) versus Paxton’s $9.2M, a striking contrast for small talk about money in politics.
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